How far is Jackson, MS from Grenada, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Grenada, MS is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
113.4 mi
02h 07m
Flight
103.9 mi
167.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.9 mi
Kilometers
167.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.4 mi
Kilometers
182.5 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grenada
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-18T05:49
Arrive Grenada
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Durant
MS

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Jackson
56.8 mi
01h 03m
To Grenada
56.6 mi
01h 03m

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
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    106.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    123 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sunset Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Sunset Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
108 mi · 95%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 2%
Sunset Drive
2.21 mi · 2%
East Capitol Street
0.33 mi
MS 7 North
0.32 mi
Old Canton Road
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 56m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
01h 03m from Jackson
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Jackson and 56.6 miles from Grenada.

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

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

58 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Grenada. Straight-line distance: 103.9 mi (167.21 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Grenada

City in Mississippi

Population12,105
Coordinates33.7690000, -89.8084200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Grenada (-89.80842, 33.769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.15 $30.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.04 $34.07
Premium $4.63 $18.50 $37.00
Diesel $5.42 $21.66 $43.32

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 Grenada. The current time is 05:49:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.