How far is Jackson, MS from Ripley, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Ripley, MS is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.32 mi
04h 21m
Flight
182.39 mi
293.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.39 mi
Kilometers
293.53 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.32 mi
Kilometers
344.92 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ripley
Fri, Apr 17, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 9:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-17T01:11
Arrive Ripley
Fri, Apr 17, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Jackson
107.3 mi
02h 10m
To Ripley
107 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Ripley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lamar Street

    115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street

    2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street

    16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2056 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 30: New Albany

    971 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 30

    29.9 mi · 44 min · Mississippi Highway 30

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward Tupelo

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 15

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Mississippi Highway 15

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2322 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    139 m · 20 sec · West Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
113 mi · 53%
MS 7 North
44.8 mi · 21%
Mississippi Highway 30
29.9 mi · 14%
Mississippi Highway 15
8.81 mi · 4%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Tupelo
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
182.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
02h 10m from Jackson
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Ripley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Jackson and 107 miles from Ripley.

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

The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.63 one way or $57.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Ripley.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 182.39 mi (293.53 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Ripley

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates34.7298200, -88.9506200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Ripley (-88.95062, 34.72982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.63 L · about $28.63
Round trip
$57.26
15.12 gal · 57.26 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.63 $57.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.20 $64.40
Premium $4.63 $34.96 $69.93
Diesel $5.42 $40.94 $81.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Ripley. The current time is 01:11:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.