How far is Lumberton, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Lumberton, MS to Jackson, MS is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
114.97 mi
01h 57m
Flight
99.46 mi
160.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.46 mi
Kilometers
160.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.97 mi
Kilometers
185.03 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Lumberton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumberton
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumberton
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
Collins
MS

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

From Lumberton
57.3 mi
00h 58m
To Jackson
57.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 11

    9 m · 3 sec · Highway 11

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    986 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

    1123 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 30 sec · East Pearl Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lumberton 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
84.3 mi · 73%
West Main Avenue
28.3 mi · 25%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 1%
US 51 North
0.29 mi
East Pearl Street
0.25 mi
Highway 11
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 25m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collins
00h 58m from Lumberton
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lumberton 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 Lumberton to Jackson?

The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Lumberton and 57.7 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Collins

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

33 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

41 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

44 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

83 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumberton and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 99.46 mi (160.07 km).

Lumberton

#1 Lumberton

City in Mississippi, United States

Population2,242
Coordinates31.0012900, -89.4522900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: US 11 (-89.452334, 31.001306)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.36 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.75
8.12 gal · 30.72 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.38 $30.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.63 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.42 $21.98 $43.97

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 Lumberton and Jackson. The current time is 00:54:12.

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.