How far is Jackson, MS from De Kalb, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to De Kalb, MS is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and De Kalb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and De Kalb.
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Start on East Pearl Street
138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Lamar Street
115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road
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Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive
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Continue on MS Hwy 25
31.5 mi · 36 min · MS Hwy 25
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Take the exit slight right
1931 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left
94 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
29.9 mi · 45 min
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Beacon Street
1 km · 58 sec · West Beacon Street
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Continue on Main Street
24.8 mi · 37 min · Main Street
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Continue on MS 16/Watkins Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · MS 16/Watkins Road
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Continue on Main Avenue
2979 ft · 50 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and De Kalb.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS Hwy 25
Continue on MS Hwy 25
31.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near De Kalb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to De Kalb?
The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Jackson and 54.3 miles from De Kalb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near De Kalb.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and De Kalb. Straight-line distance: 95.04 mi (152.96 km).
#1 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 De Kalb
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 32.7676300, -88.6508800 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Kalb (-88.65088, 32.76763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.71 | $35.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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