How far is Jackson, MS from Bay Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Bay Springs, MS is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.83 mi
01h 34m
Flight
56.97 mi
91.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.97 mi
Kilometers
91.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.83 mi
Kilometers
104.34 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:18 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-15T14:43
Arrive Bay Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Puckett
MS

Human settlement in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jackson
32.4 mi
00h 47m
To Bay Springs
32.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Bay Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Bay Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    135 m · 16 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lamar Street

    114 m · 18 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

    2612 ft · 1 min · East Pascagoula Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2512 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian

    1841 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Downtown Brandon

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Government Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Government Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Louis Wilson Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 18

    30.3 mi · 45 min · Highway 18

  14. 14

    Continue on White Oak Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · White Oak Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 18

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 18

  16. 16

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    153 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    83 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Bay Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 18
41.8 mi · 64%
I 20 East
10.8 mi · 17%
White Oak Avenue
5.78 mi · 9%
Louis Wilson Drive
2.63 mi · 4%
East Pascagoula Street
2.12 mi · 3%
West Government Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 18

At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 18

30.3 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Puckett
00h 47m from Jackson
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Patchy Fog near Bay Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Bay Springs?

The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Puckett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Jackson and 32.4 miles from Bay Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Patchy Fog near Bay Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Puckett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Puckett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puckett.

RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

63 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Laurel station

75 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

84 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Bay Springs. Straight-line distance: 56.97 mi (91.68 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Bay Springs

#2 Bay Springs

City in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,650
Coordinates31.9790400, -89.2872800
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Bay Springs (-89.28728, 31.97904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.34
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.67 $17.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.75 $19.51
Premium $4.63 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $5.42 $12.40 $24.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Bay Springs. The current time is 14:43:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.