How far is Jackson, MS from Indianola, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Indianola, MS is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
93.84 mi
01h 59m
Flight
84.16 mi
135.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.16 mi
Kilometers
135.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.84 mi
Kilometers
151.02 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianola
Fri, Apr 17, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 9:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-17T05:44
Arrive Indianola
Fri, Apr 17, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Yazoo City
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Jackson
47 mi
00h 59m
To Indianola
46.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    2478 ft · 59 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Gallatin Street

    780 ft · 32 sec · South Gallatin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Amite Street

    2180 ft · 44 sec · West Amite Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Capitol Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    46 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · Front Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Westside Avenue

    622 ft · 22 sec · Westside Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Faison Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Faison Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Lee Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49W North
46 mi · 49%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 42%
West Capitol Street
5.67 mi · 6%
2nd Street
1.16 mi · 1%
East Pearl Street
0.47 mi
West Amite Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49W North

Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

46 mi · 00h 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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yazoo City
00h 59m from Jackson
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Indianola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Yazoo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Jackson and 46.9 miles from Indianola.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yazoo City

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

65 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

74 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Greenwood

77 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Indianola. Straight-line distance: 84.16 mi (135.44 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Indianola

City in Mississippi

Population8,855
Coordinates33.4509500, -90.6550900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Indianola (-90.65509, 33.45095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.07
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.53 $25.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.10 $28.19
Premium $4.63 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.42 $17.92 $35.85

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Indianola. The current time is 05:44:29.

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.