How far is Pascagoula, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Pascagoula, MS to Jackson, MS is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.11 mi
03h 02m
Flight
164.55 mi
264.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.55 mi
Kilometers
264.81 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.11 mi
Kilometers
299.52 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Pascagoula
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pascagoula
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pascagoula
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hattiesburg
MS

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

From Pascagoula
91.3 mi
01h 31m
To Jackson
94.8 mi
01h 31m

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
5 to 10 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 Pascagoula and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pascagoula Street

    2000 ft · 57 sec · Pascagoula Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Denny Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Denny Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gautier Vancleave Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pascagoula 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
126 mi · 67%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 11%
Gautier Vancleave Road
17.1 mi · 9%
Denny Avenue
6.01 mi · 3%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 1%
MS 15
0.42 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hattiesburg
01h 31m from Pascagoula
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula to Jackson?

The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Pascagoula and 94.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

11 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

43 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

97 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pascagoula and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 164.55 mi (264.81 km).

Pascagoula

#1 Pascagoula

City in Mississippi, United States

Population21,542
Coordinates30.3657600, -88.5561300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.556151, 30.365921)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.86 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.76
13.14 gal · 49.72 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.88 $49.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.98 $55.96
Premium $4.63 $30.39 $60.77
Diesel $5.42 $35.58 $71.15

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 Pascagoula and Jackson. The current time is 23:25:06.

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.