How far is Jackson, MS from Calhoun City, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Calhoun City, MS is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
145.31 mi
02h 54m
Flight
118.84 mi
191.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.84 mi
Kilometers
191.26 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.31 mi
Kilometers
233.85 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calhoun City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Calhoun City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
West
MS

Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jackson
72.8 mi
01h 27m
To Calhoun City
72.6 mi
01h 27m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Calhoun City.

  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

    106.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    123 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sunset Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Sunset Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakeview Drive

    29.7 mi · 44 min · Lakeview Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    682 ft · 12 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 Calhoun City.

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
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
108 mi · 74%
Lakeview Drive
31.5 mi · 22%
Sunset Drive
2.48 mi · 2%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 2%
East Capitol Street
0.33 mi
MS 7 North
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 56m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 27m from Jackson
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Calhoun City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Calhoun City?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Jackson and 72.6 miles from Calhoun City.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.43 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

51 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

107 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Calhoun City. Straight-line distance: 118.84 mi (191.26 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Calhoun City

#2 Calhoun City

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,649
Coordinates33.8553900, -89.3114600
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Calhoun City (-89.31146, 33.85539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $19.43
Round trip
$38.85
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.43 $38.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.85 $43.70
Premium $4.63 $23.73 $47.45
Diesel $5.42 $27.78 $55.56

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 Calhoun City. The current time is 07:02:58.

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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.