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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.11 mi
03h 06m
Flight
123.58 mi
198.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.58 mi
Kilometers
198.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.11 mi
Kilometers
246.41 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vardaman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T20:53
Arrive Vardaman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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
Vaiden
MS

Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jackson
76.6 mi
01h 33m
To Vardaman
76.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

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.

  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

    106.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    123 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sunset Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Sunset Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakeview Drive

    29.7 mi · 44 min · Lakeview Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Veterans Avenue

    97 m · 8 sec · East Veterans Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Veterans Avenue

    7.9 mi · 12 min · East Veterans Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
108 mi · 70%
Lakeview Drive
31.5 mi · 21%
East Veterans Avenue
7.93 mi · 5%
Sunset Drive
2.48 mi · 2%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 1%
East Capitol Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
123.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 33m from Jackson
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Vardaman. Straight-line distance: 123.58 mi (198.88 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

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

#2 Vardaman

City in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,259
Coordinates33.8756700, -89.1772900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Vardaman (-89.17729, 33.87567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $20.45
Round trip
$40.90
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Vardaman. The current time is 20:53:53.

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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.