How far is Jackson, MS from Richton, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Richton, MS is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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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
138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Lamar Street
115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road
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Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Lakeland Drive
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Turn left
2056 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sowell Road
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Sowell Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Sowell Road
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Turn right onto Calhoun Parkway
3 mi · 7 min · Calhoun Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Richton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lakeland Drive
Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Jackson and 12.9 miles from Richton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richton.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Richton. Straight-line distance: 19.47 mi (31.34 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
Human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 992 |
| Coordinates | 32.5790300, -90.1495300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richton (-90.14953, 32.57903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
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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