How far is Jackson, MS from Brookhaven, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
55.31 mi
01h 03m
Flight
51.94 mi
83.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.94 mi
Kilometers
83.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.31 mi
Kilometers
89.02 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T10:57
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Crystal Springs
MS

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jackson
27.7 mi
00h 31m
To Brookhaven
27.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1782 ft · 44 sec · East Pascagoula Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South State Street

    49.3 mi · 54 min · South State Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    102 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest

    138 m · 10 sec · Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Union St Extended Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Union St Extended Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2365 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Schwem Avenue

    681 ft · 17 sec · Schwem Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Monticello Street

    2704 ft · 60 sec · West Monticello Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
52 mi · 94%
Union St Extended Northeast
0.99 mi · 2%
West Monticello Street
0.51 mi · 1%
East Pascagoula Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Schwem Avenue
0.13 mi
Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Turn right onto South State Street

49.3 mi · 00h 54m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Springs
00h 31m from Jackson
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Crystal Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Jackson and 27.6 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Springs

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

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

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

46 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

61 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 51.94 mi (83.59 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

City in Mississippi, United States

Population11,861
Coordinates31.5790600, -90.4406500
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.77
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.38 $14.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.31 $16.61
Premium $4.63 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $5.42 $10.56 $21.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Brookhaven. The current time is 10:57:43.

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.