How far is Jackson, MS from Senatobia, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Senatobia, MS is about 170.9 miles (275 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
170.85 mi
03h 08m
Flight
160.7 mi
258.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.7 mi
Kilometers
258.62 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.85 mi
Kilometers
274.96 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Senatobia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-15T18:51
Arrive Senatobia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Jackson
85.6 mi
01h 34m
To Senatobia
85.3 mi
01h 34m

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
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    165.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs

    1065 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
166 mi · 97%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 1%
East Capitol Street
0.33 mi
MS 4
0.2 mi
Old Canton Road
0.15 mi
East Pearl Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

165 mi · 02h 58m

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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 34m from Jackson
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Cloudy near Senatobia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Jackson and 85.3 miles from Senatobia.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Senatobia. Straight-line distance: 160.7 mi (258.62 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Senatobia

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population7,614
Coordinates34.6176000, -89.9687000
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Senatobia (-89.9687, 34.6176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.82 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.67
12.06 gal · 45.64 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.84 $45.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.68 $51.36
Premium $4.63 $27.89 $55.78
Diesel $5.42 $32.65 $65.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Senatobia. The current time is 18:51:24.

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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.