How far is Jackson, MS from Centreville, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Centreville, MS is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116 mi
02h 27m
Flight
98.38 mi
158.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.38 mi
Kilometers
158.32 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116 mi
Kilometers
186.69 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T01:39
Arrive Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Brookhaven
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Jackson
58 mi
01h 13m
To Centreville
57.9 mi
01h 13m

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
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

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 Centreville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    629 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    20 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    15 mi · 26 min · South Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Howard Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Howard Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Laurel Street

    109 m · 12 sec · North Laurel Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1831 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
78.8 mi · 68%
South Broad Street
15 mi · 13%
East Howard Street
1.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.35 mi
East Pascagoula Street
0.34 mi
East Pearl Street
0.08 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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookhaven
01h 13m from Jackson
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Centreville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Jackson and 57.9 miles from Centreville.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Centreville.

Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

McComb

37 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

84 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 98.38 mi (158.32 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 Centreville

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates31.0896200, -91.0684400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Centreville (-91.06844, 31.08962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.5 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
8.18 gal · 31 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.42 $34.84
Premium $4.63 $18.92 $37.83
Diesel $5.42 $22.15 $44.29

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 Centreville. The current time is 01:39:36.

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.