How far is Jackson, MS from Sardis, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Sardis, MS is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Sardis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Sardis.
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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
152.4 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 315: Sardis, Sardis Dam
1268 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto East Lee Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Sardis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lakeland Drive
Merge slight left
152 mi · 02h 45m
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 Mostly Sunny near Sardis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Sardis?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Jackson and 78.8 miles from Sardis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 148.55 mi (239.07 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 Sardis
Town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 34.4370500, -89.9159200 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sardis (-89.91592, 34.43705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.72 | $47.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
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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