How far is Jackson, MS from Brooksville, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Brooksville, MS is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
136.31 mi
03h 00m
Flight
113.35 mi
182.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.35 mi
Kilometers
182.42 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.31 mi
Kilometers
219.37 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooksville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-15T12:52
Arrive Brooksville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Coldwater
MS

Town of the United States

From Jackson
68.2 mi
01h 30m
To Brooksville
68.2 mi
01h 30m

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
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min · MS Hwy 25

  11. 11

    Turn right onto MS-14/West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · MS-14/West Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 14

    27.6 mi · 48 min · State Highway 14

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    3130 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Adams Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Adams Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US Highway 45

    8.9 mi · 11 min · US Highway 45

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old US 45

    1139 ft · 27 sec · Old US 45

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2829 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
77.5 mi · 57%
State Highway 14
27.6 mi · 20%
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 45
8.93 mi · 7%
East Main Street
2.68 mi · 2%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

77.5 mi · 01h 28m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coldwater
01h 30m from Jackson
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Brooksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Coldwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Jackson and 68.2 miles from Brooksville.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coldwater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

113 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Laurel station

114 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 113.35 mi (182.42 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 Brooksville

Town of the United States

Population1,069
Coordinates33.2345700, -88.5822700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Brooksville (-88.58227, 33.23457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.21 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.43
9.62 gal · 36.42 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.22 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.49 $40.97
Premium $4.63 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.42 $26.05 $52.09

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 Brooksville. The current time is 12:52:55.

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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.