How far is Jackson, MS from Taylorsville, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Taylorsville, MS is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Taylorsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Taylorsville.
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Start on East Pearl Street
135 m · 16 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn left onto South Lamar Street
114 m · 18 sec · South Lamar Street
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Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street
2612 ft · 1 min · East Pascagoula Street
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Take the ramp straight
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
39.8 mi · 49 min · Highway 49 South
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Turn left
85 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pinola Drive
1421 ft · 45 sec · Pinola Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
132 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Co-Op Road Southeast
744 ft · 35 sec · Co-Op Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Laurel Drive
9.8 mi · 15 min · Laurel Drive
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Continue on North Railroad Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · North Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Welcome Street
35 m · 8 sec · Welcome Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
991 ft · 17 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Taylorsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 49 South
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
39.8 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Jackson and Sunny near Taylorsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Taylorsville?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Mendenhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Jackson and 31.4 miles from Taylorsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Jackson and Sunny near Taylorsville.
Stop Ideas Near Mendenhall
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 Mendenhall.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
Laurel station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 54.9 mi (88.35 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 Taylorsville
Taylorsville is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8296000, -89.4281200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylorsville (-89.42812, 31.8296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.73 | $8.28 | $16.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
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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