How far is Jackson, MS from Kiln, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Kiln, MS is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Kiln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Kiln.
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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 right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
40.1 mi · 43 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
985 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
15.7 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Kiln Delisle Road
28 m · 2 sec · Kiln Delisle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kiln Delisle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Kiln.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 49 South
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Kiln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Kiln?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Sumrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Jackson and 78.5 miles from Kiln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.02 one way or $42.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Kiln.
Stop Ideas Near Sumrall
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 Sumrall.
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Laurel station
Brookhaven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Kiln. Straight-line distance: 137.85 mi (221.85 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 Kiln
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi
| Population | 2,238 |
| Coordinates | 30.4090800, -89.4350500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kiln (-89.43505, 30.40908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.64 | $47.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.05 | $60.11 |
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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