How far is Jackson, MS from Sardis, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Sardis, MS is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
41.87 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.35 mi
56.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.35 mi
Kilometers
56.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.87 mi
Kilometers
67.38 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sardis
Wed, Apr 15, 10:14 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 11:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-15T21:17
Arrive Sardis
Wed, Apr 15, 10:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Crystal Springs
MS

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jackson
20.9 mi
00h 28m
To Sardis
20.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    135 m · 16 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lamar Street

    114 m · 18 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

    1782 ft · 44 sec · East Pascagoula Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South State Street

    33 mi · 37 min · South State Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 28: Hazlehurst, Fayette

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    121 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Caldwell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Caldwell Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    702 ft · 22 sec · West Gallatin Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Georgetown Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Georgetown Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Monticello Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Monticello Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Monticello Road

    5 mi · 12 min · Monticello Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monticello Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
33 mi · 79%
Monticello Road
5.01 mi · 12%
Monticello Street
1.09 mi · 3%
Caldwell Drive
1 mi · 2%
East Pascagoula Street
0.34 mi · 1%
MS 28
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Turn right onto South State Street

33 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Springs
00h 28m from Jackson
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Patchy Fog then 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 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Crystal Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Jackson and 20.9 miles from Sardis.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Springs

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

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

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

14 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

46 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

61 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 35.35 mi (56.89 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Sardis

Town of the United States

Population1,529
Coordinates31.8010000, -90.3242600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Sardis (-90.32426, 31.801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.21
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.60 $11.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.30 $12.61
Premium $4.63 $6.85 $13.69
Diesel $5.42 $8.01 $16.03

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Sardis. The current time is 21:17:25.

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.