How far is Jackson, MS from Yazoo City, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Yazoo City, MS is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.52 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.53 mi
65.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.53 mi
Kilometers
65.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.52 mi
Kilometers
73.26 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yazoo City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Yazoo City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Flora
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Jackson
22.8 mi
00h 30m
To Yazoo City
22.7 mi
00h 30m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Yazoo City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Yazoo City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    2478 ft · 59 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Gallatin Street

    780 ft · 32 sec · South Gallatin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Amite Street

    2180 ft · 44 sec · West Amite Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Capitol Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    36.1 mi · 43 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    1677 ft · 46 sec · North Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Canal Street

    1216 ft · 40 sec · East Canal Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1484 ft · 46 sec · Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Yazoo City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medgar Evers Boulevard
36.1 mi · 79%
West Capitol Street
5.67 mi · 12%
East Broadway Street
1.63 mi · 4%
East Pearl Street
0.47 mi · 1%
West Amite Street
0.41 mi · 1%
North Washington Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Medgar Evers Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

36.1 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
00h 30m from Jackson
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Yazoo City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Yazoo City?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Jackson and 22.7 miles from Yazoo City.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Yazoo City.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

35 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

59 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

76 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Yazoo City. Straight-line distance: 40.53 mi (65.23 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Yazoo City

#2 Yazoo City

City in Mississippi, United States

Population10,869
Coordinates32.8551300, -90.4056500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Yazoo City (-90.40565, 32.85513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.19
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.10 $12.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.86 $13.71
Premium $4.63 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.42 $8.72 $17.44

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 Yazoo City. The current time is 23:32:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.