How far is Jackson, MS from Belmont, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Belmont, MS is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.15 mi
04h 47m
Flight
190.57 mi
306.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.57 mi
Kilometers
306.7 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.15 mi
Kilometers
384.88 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-15T14:38
Arrive Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Jackson
119.7 mi
02h 23m
To Belmont
119.5 mi
02h 23m

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
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lamar Street

    115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street

    2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street

    16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Auburn Road

    746 ft · 20 sec · Auburn Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 25: Belmont, Iuka

    1803 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 25

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25

  25. 25

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 23 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 46%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 14%
Auburn Road
18.5 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 8%
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 5%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
02h 23m from Jackson
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Partly Cloudy near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Starkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Jackson and 119.5 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.96 one way or $63.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 190.57 mi (306.7 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 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5098200, -88.2092100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Belmont (-88.20921, 34.50982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.95 L · about $31.96
Round trip
$63.92
16.88 gal · 63.9 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.96 $63.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.95 $71.89
Premium $4.63 $39.04 $78.07
Diesel $5.42 $45.70 $91.41

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 Belmont. The current time is 14:38:33.

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.