How far is Jackson, MS from Friars Point, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Friars Point, MS is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
168.32 mi
03h 53m
Flight
145.54 mi
234.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.54 mi
Kilometers
234.23 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.32 mi
Kilometers
270.88 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-18T13:24
Arrive Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:12 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
Inverness
MS

Town of the United States

From Jackson
84.3 mi
01h 56m
To Friars Point
84 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Friars Point.

  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

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Sunflower Avenue

    13.5 mi · 24 min · North Sunflower Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Highway 61

    43.9 mi · 55 min · South Highway 61

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sherard Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sherard Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Lee Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lee Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stovall Road

    6.5 mi · 16 min · Stovall Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 1

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Mississippi Highway 1

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Friars Point Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Friars Point Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    75 m · 8 sec · South Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Sheriff Ridge Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    154 m · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49W North
46.7 mi · 28%
South Highway 61
43.9 mi · 26%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 23%
North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi · 8%
Stovall Road
6.49 mi · 4%
West Capitol Street
5.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 49W North

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

46.7 mi · 00h 57m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inverness
01h 56m from Jackson
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Friars Point?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Inverness is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Jackson and 84 miles from Friars Point.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.

Stop Ideas Near Inverness

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

43 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

59 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

118 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Friars Point. Straight-line distance: 145.54 mi (234.23 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Friars Point

#2 Friars Point

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population990
Coordinates34.3708800, -90.6383400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Friars Point (-90.63834, 34.37088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.99
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.49 $44.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.30 $50.60
Premium $4.63 $27.47 $54.95
Diesel $5.42 $32.17 $64.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Friars Point. The current time is 13:24:31.

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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.