How far is Jackson, MS from Vardaman, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Vardaman, MS is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Vardaman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Vardaman.
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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
106.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunset Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sunset Drive
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
29.7 mi · 44 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Veterans Avenue
97 m · 8 sec · East Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Veterans Avenue
7.9 mi · 12 min · East Veterans Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sweet Potato Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Vardaman.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lakeland Drive
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 56m
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 Mostly Sunny near Vardaman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Vardaman?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Jackson and 76.5 miles from Vardaman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.45 one way or $40.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Vardaman.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Vardaman. Straight-line distance: 123.58 mi (198.88 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 Vardaman
City in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,259 |
| Coordinates | 33.8756700, -89.1772900 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vardaman (-89.17729, 33.87567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.98 | $49.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.24 | $58.48 |
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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