How far is Jackson, MS from Tchula, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Tchula, MS is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 01h 34m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Tchula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Tchula.
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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
44.6 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
1113 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto MS 17
12.9 mi · 19 min · MS 17
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Continue on Yazoo Street
2376 ft · 42 sec · Yazoo Street
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Turn slight right
62 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
89 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Carrollton Street
11.1 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
562 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blake Street
117 m · 23 sec · Blake Street
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Turn left
68 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Tchula.
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.
Lakeland Drive
Merge slight left
44.6 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Tchula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Tchula?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Jackson and 36.9 miles from Tchula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Tchula.
Stop Ideas Near Pickens
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 Pickens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Tchula. Straight-line distance: 61.13 mi (98.38 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 Tchula
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -90.2228600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tchula (-90.22286, 33.1829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $3.79 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.12 | $22.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
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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