How far is Kosciusko, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Kosciusko, MS to Jackson, MS is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
82.85 mi
01h 22m
Flight
62.85 mi
101.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.85 mi
Kilometers
101.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.85 mi
Kilometers
133.34 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kosciusko
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kosciusko
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
Lena
MS

Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Kosciusko
38 mi
00h 41m
To Jackson
44.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kosciusko and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    574 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2129 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center

    2736 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    586 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Pearl Street

    3245 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Drive
73.3 mi · 88%
South Huntington Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Convention Center
0.63 mi · 1%
East Pearl Street
0.61 mi · 1%
East Jefferson Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

51.4 mi · 00h 59m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lena
00h 41m from Kosciusko
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kosciusko and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kosciusko to Jackson?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Kosciusko and 44.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kosciusko and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Lena

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

80 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

110 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kosciusko and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 62.85 mi (101.15 km).

Kosciusko

#1 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Street (-89.589556, 33.057682)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.12
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.06 $22.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.63 $13.50 $27.01
Diesel $5.42 $15.81 $31.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kosciusko and Jackson. The current time is 01:02:56.

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.