How far is Jackson, MS from Richton, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Richton, MS is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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 24m.
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 Covington County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Richton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Richton.
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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
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North I 59, East MS 42: Laurel
1024 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 42 East: Evelyn Gandy Parkway, Petal Parkway, Petal
8 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Oak Street
21 m · 3 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Richton.
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
80.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Richton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Richton?
The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Jackson and 56.2 miles from Richton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Richton.
Stop Ideas Near Collins
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 Collins.
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Hattiesburg station
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Richton. Straight-line distance: 98.2 mi (158.03 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 Richton
City in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,066 |
| Coordinates | 31.3493400, -88.9400500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richton (-88.94005, 31.34934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
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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