How far is Jackson, MS from Hillsboro, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Hillsboro, MS is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Hillsboro.
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Start on East Pearl Street
135 m · 16 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn left onto South Lamar Street
114 m · 18 sec · South Lamar Street
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Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street
2612 ft · 1 min · East Pascagoula Street
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Take the ramp straight
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
1841 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 35 South
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 35 South
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Continue on North State Highway 35
4.8 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 35
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Turn left onto Old Jackson Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Jackson Road
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Turn right onto Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
129 m · 19 sec · Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Hillsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Pelahatchie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Jackson and 27.3 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Pelahatchie
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 Pelahatchie.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Laurel station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 40.82 mi (65.7 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 Hillsboro
Hillsboro is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4593100, -89.5114600 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsboro (-89.51146, 32.45931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
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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