How far is Morton, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Morton, MS to Jackson, MS is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.18 mi
00h 37m
Flight
31.19 mi
50.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.19 mi
Kilometers
50.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.18 mi
Kilometers
59.83 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Morton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton
2026-04-23T03:13
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Brandon
MS

City in Mississippi

From Morton
18.5 mi
00h 18m
To Jackson
18.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morris Tullos Drive

    132 m · 13 sec · Morris Tullos Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    30.7 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 30 sec · East Pearl Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morris Tullos Drive
31.4 mi · 85%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 3%
US 51 North
0.29 mi · 1%
East Pearl Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Morris Tullos Drive

Merge slight left

30.7 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
00h 18m from Morton
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morton 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 Morton to Jackson?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Morton and 18.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brandon

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

60 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Vicksburg, MS

84 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 31.19 mi (50.2 km).

Morton

#1 Morton

City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA

Population3,522
Coordinates32.3537600, -89.6545200
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Morris Tullos Drive (-89.654075, 32.353546)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $4.96
Round trip
$9.92
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.96 $9.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.58 $11.16
Premium $4.63 $6.06 $12.12
Diesel $5.42 $7.09 $14.19

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 Morton and Jackson. The current time is 03:13:39.

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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.