How far is Jackson, MS from Magee, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Magee, MS is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Magee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Magee.
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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
34.5 mi · 42 min · Highway 49 South
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Turn right
37 m · 6 sec
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Continue on New Galilee Road
1274 ft · 20 sec · New Galilee Road
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Continue on Sanitorium Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Sanitorium Road
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Continue on Sanatorium Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Sanatorium Road
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northwest
45 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Magee.
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
34.5 mi · 00h 42m
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 Partly Sunny near Magee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Magee?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Braxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Jackson and 21.4 miles from Magee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Magee.
Stop Ideas Near Braxton
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 Braxton.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
Laurel station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Magee. Straight-line distance: 39.49 mi (63.56 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 Magee
City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 4,094 |
| Coordinates | 31.8737700, -89.7336900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magee (-89.73369, 31.87377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
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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