How far is Jackson, MS from Farmington, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Farmington, MS is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Farmington.
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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
79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25
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Take the exit straight
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
30.6 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
1334 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Harper Road
64 m · 11 sec · South Harper Road
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Turn left onto South Tate Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Tate Street
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Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
766 ft · 17 sec · North Fillmore Street
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Turn right onto Cruise Street
1622 ft · 39 sec · Cruise Street
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Continue on Proper Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street
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Continue on County Road 200
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 200
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Turn right onto County Road 217
45 m · 6 sec · County Road 217
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 217
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Farmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Farmington?
The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Starkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Jackson and 123.7 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.10 one way or $66.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Farmington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 207.33 mi (333.67 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 Farmington
Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi
| Population | 2,160 |
| Coordinates | 34.9300900, -88.4522700 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington (-88.45227, 34.93009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $33.10 | $66.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.22 | $74.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.42 | $80.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.33 | $94.65 |
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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