How far is Long Beach, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Long Beach, MS to Jackson, MS is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
165.69 mi
02h 53m
Flight
147.75 mi
237.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.75 mi
Kilometers
237.78 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.69 mi
Kilometers
266.65 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Long Beach
81.2 mi
01h 26m
To Jackson
84.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°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 Long Beach and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on West Railroad Street

    45 m · 9 sec · West Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Klondyke Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Klondyke Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 28th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Canal Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Canal Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
141 mi · 85%
Canal Road
5.38 mi · 3%
Klondyke Road
2.3 mi · 1%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 1%
28th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
US 51 North
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 26m from Long Beach
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Partly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Jackson?

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Long Beach and 84.6 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Long Beach and Partly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 147.75 mi (237.78 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

City in Mississippi, United States

Population16,125
Coordinates30.3504800, -89.1528200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: West Railroad Street (-89.152827, 30.350496)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $22.15
Round trip
$44.31
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.15 $44.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.92 $49.83
Premium $4.63 $27.06 $54.11
Diesel $5.42 $31.68 $63.36

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 Long Beach and Jackson. The current time is 20:13:12.

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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.