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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
46.7 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi · 24 min · North Sunflower Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Highway 61
43.9 mi · 55 min · South Highway 61
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Sherard Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sherard Road
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Turn right onto West Lee Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lee Drive
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Turn left onto Stovall Road
6.5 mi · 16 min · Stovall Road
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Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 1
2.3 mi · 3 min · Mississippi Highway 1
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Turn slight left onto Friars Point Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Friars Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
75 m · 8 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Sheriff Ridge Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
125 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
154 m · 22 sec · 3rd Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inverness.
Greenwood
Yazoo City
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Friars Point. Straight-line distance: 145.54 mi (234.23 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 Friars Point
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 990 |
| Coordinates | 34.3708800, -90.6383400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friars Point (-90.63834, 34.37088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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