How far is Jackson, MS from Drew, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Drew, MS is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
121.04 mi
02h 38m
Flight
106.24 mi
170.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.24 mi
Kilometers
170.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.04 mi
Kilometers
194.8 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drew
Fri, Apr 17, 1:08 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 3:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-17T10:29
Arrive Drew
Fri, Apr 17, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Richland
MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

From Jackson
60.6 mi
01h 19m
To Drew
60.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    2478 ft · 59 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Gallatin Street

    780 ft · 32 sec · South Gallatin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Amite Street

    2180 ft · 44 sec · West Amite Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Capitol Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue

    805 ft · 35 sec · East Shaw Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Shaw Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49W North
74.4 mi · 61%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 33%
West Capitol Street
5.67 mi · 5%
East Pearl Street
0.47 mi
West Amite Street
0.41 mi
US 49 North
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49W North

Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

74.4 mi · 01h 38m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
01h 19m from Jackson
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Drew.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Jackson and 60.4 miles from Drew.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Drew.

Stop Ideas Near Richland

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

91 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Drew. Straight-line distance: 106.24 mi (170.98 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Drew

City in Mississippi, United States

Population1,579
Coordinates33.8095600, -90.5264800
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Drew (-90.52648, 33.80956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.34
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.17 $32.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.19 $36.37
Premium $4.63 $19.75 $39.50
Diesel $5.42 $23.12 $46.24

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Drew. The current time is 10:29:45.

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.