How far is Jackson, MS from Rawls Springs, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Rawls Springs, MS is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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 Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Rawls Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Rawls Springs.
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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 right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
79.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Turn right onto Rawls Springs Road
1021 ft · 31 sec · Rawls Springs Road
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Turn right onto Archie Smith Road
20 m · 2 sec · Archie Smith Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Archie Smith Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Rawls Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 49 South
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
79.8 mi · 01h 37m
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 leaving Jackson and Sunny near Rawls Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Rawls Springs?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Jackson and 41.9 miles from Rawls Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.04 one way or $22.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Jackson and Sunny near Rawls Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Magee
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 Magee.
Laurel station
Hazlehurst station
Hattiesburg, MS
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Rawls Springs. Straight-line distance: 79.39 mi (127.76 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 Rawls Springs
Rawls Springs is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3807300, -89.3714500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rawls Springs (-89.37145, 31.38073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $3.73 | $11.04 | $22.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $13.65 | $27.31 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $17.17 | $34.33 |
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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