How far is Jackson, MS from Holly Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Holly Springs, MS is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
189.19 mi
03h 40m
Flight
175.77 mi
282.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.77 mi
Kilometers
282.87 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.19 mi
Kilometers
304.47 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T06:04
Arrive Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Jackson
94.8 mi
01h 50m
To Holly Springs
94.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Holly Springs.

  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

    112.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    36.4 mi · 50 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Van Dorn Avenue

    688 ft · 19 sec · West Van Dorn Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Memphis Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Memphis Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Memphis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
113 mi · 60%
MS 7 North
72.8 mi · 38%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 1%
East Capitol Street
0.33 mi
Old Canton Road
0.15 mi
West Van Dorn Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 50m from Jackson
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jackson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Holly Springs?

The road trip is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Jackson and 94.4 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jackson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 175.77 mi (282.87 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population7,610
Coordinates34.7676000, -89.4486900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Holly Springs (-89.44869, 34.7676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.27 L · about $25.30
Round trip
$50.59
13.36 gal · 50.54 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.30 $50.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.45 $56.90
Premium $4.63 $30.90 $61.79
Diesel $5.42 $36.17 $72.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Holly Springs. The current time is 06:04:41.

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.