How far is Jackson, MS from Itta Bena, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Itta Bena, MS is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Itta Bena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Itta Bena.
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Start on East Pearl Street
2478 ft · 59 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
780 ft · 32 sec · South Gallatin Street
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Turn left onto West Amite Street
2180 ft · 44 sec · West Amite Street
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Turn right onto West Capitol Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Capitol Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto 1st Street
2300 ft · 58 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
2605 ft · 52 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on North Hayden Street
111 m · 7 sec · North Hayden Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
2295 ft · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Lyndale Drive
24.9 mi · 44 min · Lyndale Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Road
1610 ft · 32 sec · Lakeside Road
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Turn slight left onto Basket Street
2021 ft · 41 sec · Basket Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Schley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Itta Bena.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Medgar Evers Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 00h 49m
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 Mostly Sunny near Itta Bena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Itta Bena?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 48.8 miles from Jackson and 48.7 miles from Itta Bena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Itta Bena.
Stop Ideas Near Yazoo City
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 Yazoo City.
Yazoo City
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Itta Bena. Straight-line distance: 83.03 mi (133.62 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 Itta Bena
City in Mississippi
| Population | 1,795 |
| Coordinates | 33.4951200, -90.3198100 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Itta Bena (-90.31981, 33.49512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.79 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
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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