How far is Jackson, MS from Saucier, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Saucier, MS is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
141.08 mi
02h 52m
Flight
130.49 mi
210.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.49 mi
Kilometers
210.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.08 mi
Kilometers
227.04 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saucier
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T12:03
Arrive Saucier
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Seminary
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Jackson
70.6 mi
01h 26m
To Saucier
70.5 mi
01h 26m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2612 ft · 1 min · East Pascagoula Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2512 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    42.9 mi · 50 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Church Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    93 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 58%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 5%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
East Pascagoula Street
2.12 mi · 2%
I 20 East
0.93 mi · 1%
Richland
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
01h 26m from Jackson
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Saucier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Jackson and 70.5 miles from Saucier.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seminary

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

22 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

33 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

38 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

90 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Saucier. Straight-line distance: 130.49 mi (210.01 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Saucier

Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi

Population1,342
Coordinates30.6357500, -89.1350400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Saucier (-89.13504, 30.63575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.86 $37.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.63 $23.03 $46.07
Diesel $5.42 $26.97 $53.93

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 Saucier. The current time is 12:03:25.

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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.