How far is Jackson, MS from West Point, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to West Point, MS is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.18 mi
02h 54m
Flight
126.85 mi
204.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.85 mi
Kilometers
204.15 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.18 mi
Kilometers
238.48 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Jackson
74.1 mi
01h 27m
To West Point
74.1 mi
01h 27m

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 S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and West Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and West Point.

  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

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    8.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2622 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    64 m · 11 sec · North Division Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and West Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 75%
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 9%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 8%
US Highway 45 Alternate
8.32 mi · 6%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 27m from Jackson
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to West Point?

The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Jackson and 74.1 miles from West Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near West Point.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and West Point. Straight-line distance: 126.85 mi (204.15 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

Population10,378
Coordinates33.6076200, -88.6503300
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: West Point (-88.65033, 33.60762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.79 L · about $19.81
Round trip
$39.61
10.46 gal · 39.58 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.81 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.27 $44.55
Premium $4.63 $24.19 $48.38
Diesel $5.42 $28.32 $56.64

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 West Point. The current time is 22:34:28.

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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.