How far is Jackson, MS from Mikoma, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Mikoma, MS is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.44 mi
03h 05m
Flight
114.26 mi
183.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.26 mi
Kilometers
183.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.44 mi
Kilometers
254.99 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mikoma
Sun, Nov 8, 11:50 PM CST
Return by in Jackson
Mon, Nov 9, 2:55 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-11-08T20:44
Arrive Mikoma
Sun, Nov 8, 11:50 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Vaiden
MS

Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jackson
79.3 mi
01h 32m
To Mikoma
79.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 PM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lamar Street

    115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street

    2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street

    16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2056 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    127.4 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Oakland, Water Valley

    1041 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left

    12 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1845 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clay Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
128 mi · 81%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Clay Street
1.59 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.35 mi
East Capitol Street
0.33 mi
Oakland
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 32m from Jackson
Leave By
10:48 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Mikoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Jackson and 79.1 miles from Mikoma.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.61 one way or $41.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Mikoma.

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Mikoma. Straight-line distance: 114.26 mi (183.88 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mikoma

Mikoma is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9503900, -90.2839800
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Mikoma (-90.28398, 33.95039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.16 L · about $20.61
Round trip
$41.22
11.18 gal · 42.32 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $20.61 $41.22
Mid-grade $4.18 $23.38 $46.75
Premium $4.57 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.76 $32.20 $64.40

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Mikoma. The current time is 20:44:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.