How far is Jackson, MS from Pelahatchie, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Pelahatchie, MS is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.87 mi
00h 32m
Flight
22.59 mi
36.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.59 mi
Kilometers
36.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.87 mi
Kilometers
43.24 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelahatchie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T05:21
Arrive Pelahatchie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Brandon
MS

City in Mississippi

From Jackson
13.4 mi
00h 16m
To Pelahatchie
13.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    135 m · 16 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lamar Street

    114 m · 18 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

    2612 ft · 1 min · East Pascagoula Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2512 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian

    1841 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1529 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1997 ft · 41 sec · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Go Forth Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Go Forth Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Go Forth Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
23.1 mi · 86%
East Pascagoula Street
2.12 mi · 8%
2nd Street
0.38 mi · 1%
East Pearl Street
0.08 mi
South Lamar Street
0.07 mi
Go Forth Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

21.5 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
00h 16m from Jackson
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pelahatchie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Jackson and 13.4 miles from Pelahatchie.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pelahatchie.

Stop Ideas Near Brandon

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

60 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

76 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

84 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Pelahatchie. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.35 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Pelahatchie

#2 Pelahatchie

Town of the United States

Population1,388
Coordinates32.3129200, -89.7984100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Pelahatchie (-89.79841, 32.31292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.20
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.60 $7.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.63 $4.39 $8.79
Diesel $5.42 $5.14 $10.29

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Pelahatchie. The current time is 05:21:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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