How far is Jackson, MS from Caledonia, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Caledonia, MS is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
168.27 mi
03h 25m
Flight
144.11 mi
231.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.11 mi
Kilometers
231.92 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.27 mi
Kilometers
270.8 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Jackson
84.1 mi
01h 42m
To Caledonia
84.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.5 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    761 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Military Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Military Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Military Road

    607 ft · 12 sec · Military Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Military Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Military Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Military Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Military Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Caledonia Steens Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Caledonia Steens Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Wolfe Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Wolfe Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 66%
US 82 East
27.7 mi · 16%
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 8%
Military Road
8.05 mi · 5%
Caledonia Steens Road
5.03 mi · 3%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 1%
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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
144.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 42m from Jackson
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Caledonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Jackson and 84.1 miles from Caledonia.

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

The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Caledonia.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Caledonia. Straight-line distance: 144.11 mi (231.92 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Caledonia

City in Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,048
Coordinates33.6828900, -88.3244800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Caledonia (-88.32448, 33.68289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.99
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.49 $44.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.30 $50.60
Premium $4.63 $27.47 $54.95
Diesel $5.42 $32.17 $64.33

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 Caledonia. The current time is 03:53:53.

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.