How far is Jackson, MS from Quitman, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Quitman, MS is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
Town in Newton and Scott counties, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Quitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Quitman.
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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 left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
1841 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
88.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 145 South: 22nd Avenue, Quitman
150 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MS 145 South: Quitman
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Roebuck Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Roebuck Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Quitman Meridian Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Quitman Meridian Highway
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Continue on North Archusa Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Archusa Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Archusa Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Quitman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
88.8 mi · 01h 36m
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 Quitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Quitman?
The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Jackson and 57.7 miles from Quitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Quitman.
Stop Ideas Near Lake
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 Lake.
Union Station
Laurel station
Union Station
Hattiesburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Quitman. Straight-line distance: 87.05 mi (140.09 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 Quitman
Human settlement in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 32.0401500, -88.7281000 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quitman (-88.7281, 32.04015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.33 | $34.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
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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