How far is Jackson, MS from Tutwiler, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Tutwiler, MS is about 137 miles (220.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Tutwiler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Tutwiler.
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Start on East Pearl Street
2478 ft · 59 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
780 ft · 32 sec · South Gallatin Street
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Turn left onto West Amite Street
2180 ft · 44 sec · West Amite Street
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Turn right onto West Capitol Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Capitol Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
89.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
684 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
958 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight left onto Hancock Avenue
1627 ft · 1 min · Hancock Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Front Street
74 m · 11 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 Tutwiler.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 49W North
Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
89.8 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Tutwiler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Tutwiler?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Belzoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Jackson and 68.4 miles from Tutwiler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Tutwiler.
Stop Ideas Near Belzoni
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 Belzoni.
Yazoo City
Greenwood
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Tutwiler. Straight-line distance: 119.43 mi (192.2 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 Tutwiler
City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 3,401 |
| Coordinates | 34.0148300, -90.4317600 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tutwiler (-90.43176, 34.01483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.34 | $44.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
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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