How far is Jackson, MS from Lynchburg, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Lynchburg, MS is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Lynchburg.
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Start on East Pearl Street
2645 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street
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Keep slight left to continue on University Boulevard
158 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Boulevard
108 m · 7 sec · University Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto University Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1212 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bolton
1125 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
75 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Bolton Brownsville Road
71 m · 12 sec · Bolton Brownsville Road
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Turn left onto I-20
3227 ft · 1 min · I-20
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Continue on North Frontage Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · North Frontage Road
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Turn right onto South Farr Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Farr Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Queens Hill Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Queens Hill Road
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Turn left
1174 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Farr Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Farr Road
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Continue on Farr Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Farr Road
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Continue on Farr Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Farr Road
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Turn right onto Martin Road
40 m · 6 sec · Martin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Lynchburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
University Boulevard
Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Jackson and 14 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 23.39 mi (37.64 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 Lynchburg
Lynchburg is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4401400, -90.5489900 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynchburg (-90.54899, 32.44014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.67 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
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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