How far is Jackson, MS from Natchez, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Natchez, MS is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 13m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Natchez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Natchez.
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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
38.4 mi · 43 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Natchez
66.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit straight toward Devereaux Drive
1127 ft · 31 sec · Devereaux Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Devereaux Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive
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Continue on St Catherine Street
1.3 km · 1 min · St Catherine Street
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Continue on St Catherine Street
90 m · 12 sec · St Catherine Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr Street
758 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1108 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Commerce Street
43 m · 8 sec · South Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Bracken Alley
106 m · 27 sec · Bracken Alley
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Turn right onto South Pearl Street
39 m · 6 sec · South Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Natchez.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 61 South
Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Natchez
66.6 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Natchez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Natchez?
The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Port Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Jackson and 57 miles from Natchez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Natchez.
Stop Ideas Near Port Gibson
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 Port Gibson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Natchez. Straight-line distance: 87.8 mi (141.3 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 Natchez
County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 14,362 |
| Coordinates | 31.5601700, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Natchez (-91.40329, 31.56017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.22 | $30.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
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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