How far is Jackson, MS from Goodman, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Goodman, MS is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.59 mi
01h 05m
Flight
49.02 mi
78.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.02 mi
Kilometers
78.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.59 mi
Kilometers
87.85 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodman
Tue, May 12, 6:46 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Tue, May 12, 7:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-12T17:41
Arrive Goodman
Tue, May 12, 6:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From Jackson
27.3 mi
00h 32m
To Goodman
27.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Goodman.

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2056 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 14: Ebenezer, Goodman

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    103 m · 15 sec · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
48 mi · 88%
Main Street
2.89 mi · 5%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 4%
East Capitol Street
0.33 mi · 1%
MS 14
0.32 mi · 1%
Old Canton Road
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 32m from Jackson
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Goodman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Goodman?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Jackson and 27.2 miles from Goodman.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Goodman.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Goodman. Straight-line distance: 49.02 mi (78.89 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Goodman

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

Population1,152
Coordinates32.9701300, -89.9123100
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Goodman (-89.91231, 32.97013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.62
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.31 $14.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $4.63 $8.93 $17.85
Diesel $5.42 $10.45 $20.90

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Goodman. The current time is 17:41:26.

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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.