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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.7 mi
04h 58m
Flight
207.33 mi
333.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.33 mi
Kilometers
333.67 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.7 mi
Kilometers
398.63 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:43 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Jackson
124 mi
02h 29m
To Farmington
123.7 mi
02h 29m

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 10 mph S

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.

  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

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    30.6 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1334 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Harper Road

    64 m · 11 sec · South Harper Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Tate Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Tate Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

    766 ft · 17 sec · North Fillmore Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cruise Street

    1622 ft · 39 sec · Cruise Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Proper Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road 200

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 200

  29. 29

    Turn right onto County Road 217

    45 m · 6 sec · County Road 217

  30. 30

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 45%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 14%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
24.7 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King
24.7 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 7%
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
02h 29m from Jackson
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi

Population2,160
Coordinates34.9300900, -88.4522700
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Farmington (-88.45227, 34.93009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.09 L · about $33.10
Round trip
$66.20
17.48 gal · 66.18 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Farmington. The current time is 05:45:08.

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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.