How far is Jackson, MS from Rolling Fork, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Rolling Fork, MS is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
83.93 mi
01h 46m
Flight
58.24 mi
93.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.24 mi
Kilometers
93.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.93 mi
Kilometers
135.07 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rolling Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Rolling Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Vicksburg
MS

City in the US state of Mississippi

From Jackson
42 mi
00h 53m
To Rolling Fork
41.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Rolling Fork.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on University Boulevard

    158 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Boulevard

    108 m · 7 sec · University Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto University Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · University Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1212 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.9 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Rolling Fork

    1070 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Race Street

    1974 ft · 39 sec · Race Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Locust Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 North
43.2 mi · 51%
University Boulevard
39.8 mi · 47%
East Pearl Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Race Street
0.37 mi
Locust Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 61 North

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 58m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vicksburg
00h 53m from Jackson
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Rolling Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Rolling Fork?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Vicksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Jackson and 41.9 miles from Rolling Fork.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Rolling Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Vicksburg

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

4 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Hazlehurst station

71 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Rolling Fork. Straight-line distance: 58.24 mi (93.73 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Rolling Fork

#2 Rolling Fork

City in Sharkey County, Mississippi

Population1,849
Coordinates32.9065200, -90.8781600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Rolling Fork (-90.87816, 32.90652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.61 $25.21
Premium $4.63 $13.69 $27.38
Diesel $5.42 $16.03 $32.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Rolling Fork. The current time is 03:51:01.

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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.