How far is Jackson, MS from Port Gibson, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Port Gibson, MS is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 01h 23m.
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 the US state of Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Port Gibson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Port Gibson.
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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
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto Fair Street
667 ft · 29 sec · Fair Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fair Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Port Gibson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
University Boulevard
Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Port Gibson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Port Gibson?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Vicksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Jackson and 35.9 miles from Port Gibson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Port Gibson.
Stop Ideas Near Vicksburg
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 Vicksburg.
Vicksburg, MS
Union Station
Yazoo City
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Port Gibson. Straight-line distance: 52.26 mi (84.11 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 Port Gibson
City in Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,287 |
| Coordinates | 31.9609900, -90.9839900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Gibson (-90.98399, 31.96099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.60 | $21.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.48 | $26.97 |
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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