How far is Jackson, MS from Richland, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Richland, MS is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.28 mi
01h 24m
Flight
55.77 mi
89.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.77 mi
Kilometers
89.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.28 mi
Kilometers
101.84 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T05:23
Arrive Richland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bentonia
MS

Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jackson
31.7 mi
00h 42m
To Richland
31.6 mi
00h 42m

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
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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 Richland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    2478 ft · 59 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Gallatin Street

    780 ft · 32 sec · South Gallatin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Amite Street

    2180 ft · 44 sec · West Amite Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Capitol Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Logger Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Logger Lake Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Road

    1124 ft · 49 sec · Front Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 62%
US 49W North
15.2 mi · 24%
West Capitol Street
5.67 mi · 9%
Logger Lake Road
1.42 mi · 2%
East Pearl Street
0.47 mi · 1%
West Amite Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Medgar Evers Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

39.5 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bentonia
00h 42m from Jackson
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jackson and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Bentonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Jackson and 31.6 miles from Richland.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jackson and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Richland.

Stop Ideas Near Bentonia

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

24 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

60 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

87 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Richland. Straight-line distance: 55.77 mi (89.75 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Richland

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population7,270
Coordinates33.0642900, -90.4887000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Richland (-90.4887, 33.06429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.63 $10.31 $20.63
Diesel $5.42 $12.08 $24.15

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 Richland. The current time is 05:23:40.

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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.