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

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Holly Springs, MS is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
83.96 mi
02h 06m
Flight
69 mi
111.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69 mi
Kilometers
111.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.96 mi
Kilometers
135.12 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sun, May 31, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, May 31, 7:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-31T03:23
Arrive Holly Springs
Sun, May 31, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Georgetown
MS

Town in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States

From Jackson
42.1 mi
01h 03m
To Holly Springs
41.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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

    135 m · 16 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lamar Street

    114 m · 18 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

    1782 ft · 44 sec · East Pascagoula Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South State Street

    22.7 mi · 26 min · South State Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    35.7 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Thomas E Jolly Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · West Thomas E Jolly Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elliot Street

    105 m · 16 sec · Elliot Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 587 Robin Wood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 587 Robin Wood Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Robin Wood Road

    15.1 mi · 27 min · Robin Wood Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Ranch Road

    2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto John Dunaway Road

    3050 ft · 2 min · John Dunaway Road

  16. 16

    Continue on John Dunaway Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · John Dunaway Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Holly Springs Road

    3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 51
38.8 mi · 46%
South State Street
22.7 mi · 27%
Robin Wood Road
15.1 mi · 18%
Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
3.07 mi · 4%
John Dunaway Road
1.57 mi · 2%
West Thomas E Jolly Drive
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 51

Exit the roundabout

35.7 mi · 00h 49m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 03m from Jackson
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Jackson and 41.9 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

22 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

42 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

McComb

74 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 69 mi (111.04 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Holly Springs

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

Population7,684
Coordinates31.3157300, -89.9778600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Holly Springs (-89.97786, 31.31573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.61 $25.21
Premium $4.63 $13.69 $27.38
Diesel $5.42 $16.03 $32.06

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Holly Springs. The current time is 03:23:45.

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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.