How far is Jackson, MS from Walnut Grove, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Walnut Grove, MS is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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 Scott County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Walnut Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Walnut Grove.
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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 left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
1841 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 35 South
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 35 South
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Continue on North State Highway 35
14.4 mi · 21 min · North State Highway 35
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Turn right onto Sylvanus Street
1704 ft · 41 sec · Sylvanus Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
86 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
90 m · 15 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Chadwick Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Chadwick Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chadwick Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Walnut Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 00h 44m
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 Walnut Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Walnut Grove?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Jackson and 31.5 miles from Walnut Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:54 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 Walnut Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Morton
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 Morton.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Laurel station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 46.91 mi (75.49 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 Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5904200, -89.4584000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Grove (-89.4584, 32.59042)
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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