How far is Jackson, MS from Flora, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Flora, MS is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Flora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Flora.
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Start on East Pearl Street
2478 ft · 59 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
780 ft · 32 sec · South Gallatin Street
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Turn left onto West Amite Street
2180 ft · 44 sec · West Amite Street
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Turn right onto West Capitol Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Capitol Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
14.1 mi · 17 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Turn right onto Peach Street
682 ft · 21 sec · Peach Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
1229 ft · 27 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
1454 ft · 29 sec · West Madison Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1183 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Flora.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Medgar Evers Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
14.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Flora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Flora?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Jackson and 10.9 miles from Flora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Flora.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Flora. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 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 Flora
Town in Mississippi
| Population | 1,866 |
| Coordinates | 32.5432000, -90.3092600 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flora (-90.30926, 32.5432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
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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