How far is Jackson, MS from Beechwood, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Beechwood, MS is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
42.31 mi
00h 52m
Flight
37.54 mi
60.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.54 mi
Kilometers
60.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.31 mi
Kilometers
68.09 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beechwood
Wed, Apr 15, 3:29 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-15T14:37
Arrive Beechwood
Wed, Apr 15, 3:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Bolton
MS

Town of the United States

From Jackson
21.1 mi
00h 26m
To Beechwood
21.2 mi
00h 26m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Beechwood.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on University Boulevard

    158 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Boulevard

    108 m · 7 sec · University Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · University Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1212 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 27: Utica

    1117 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    630 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    38 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Paxton Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Paxton Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
40 mi · 95%
Paxton Road
0.71 mi · 2%
East Pearl Street
0.5 mi · 1%
MS 27
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 26m from Jackson
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Beechwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Beechwood?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Jackson and 21.2 miles from Beechwood.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Beechwood.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolton, 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 Bolton.

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

39 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Yazoo City

56 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Beechwood. Straight-line distance: 37.54 mi (60.41 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beechwood

Beechwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.3276500, -90.8267700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Beechwood (-90.82677, 32.32765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.29
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.64 $11.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.63 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.42 $8.07 $16.14

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 Beechwood. The current time is 14:37:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.