How far is Jackson, MS from Byhalia, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Byhalia, MS is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
206.05 mi
03h 47m
Flight
180.07 mi
289.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.07 mi
Kilometers
289.8 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.05 mi
Kilometers
331.61 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byhalia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T21:09
Arrive Byhalia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:24 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
Duck Hill
MS

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jackson
103.2 mi
01h 53m
To Byhalia
102.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2056 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    182 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    17.2 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 309: Byhalia

    1582 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Byhalia Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Byhalia Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    600 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
183 mi · 89%
I 269 East
17.7 mi · 9%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Byhalia Road
1.46 mi · 1%
East Capitol Street
0.33 mi
I 69 South
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

182 mi · 03h 16m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
180.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
01h 53m from Jackson
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Byhalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Jackson and 102.8 miles from Byhalia.

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

The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Byhalia.

Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Byhalia. Straight-line distance: 180.07 mi (289.8 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Byhalia

Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates34.8723200, -89.6906400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Byhalia (-89.69064, 34.87232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.96 $61.93
Premium $4.63 $33.62 $67.25
Diesel $5.42 $39.37 $78.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Byhalia. The current time is 21:09:13.

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.