How far is Petal, MS from Jackson, MS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petal and Jackson is 85.3 miles (137.27 km).
Flight distance from Petal, MS to Jackson, MS is 85.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Petal to Jackson with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petal, Mississippi to Jackson, Mississippi is: 94.37 miles (151.87 km) by car.
Driving from Petal to Jackson will take approximately 01 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Petal
Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi
| Population | 10692 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°20'48"N 89°15'36"W |
| Latitude | 31.3465600 |
| Longitude | -89.2600600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. It is located on the Pearl River in western Mississippi. Jackson is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mississippi State Capitol and the Museum of Mississippi History.
| Population | 157821 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°17'56"N 90°11'5"W |
| Latitude | 32.2987600 |
| Longitude | -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jackson: East Pearl Street (-90.184815,32.298733)
Estimated Travel Time Between Petal and Jackson
The distance between Petal and Jackson is 152 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 41 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Petal and Jackson. The current time is 01:49:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.61 liters (3.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petal and Jackson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petal to Jackson is $10.02 (diesel $13.35).
Mississippi gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.01 | $3.4 | $3.76 | $4.01 |
| Total | $10.02 | $11.33 | $12.53 | $13.35 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Mississippi ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.008 (Diesel $4.009) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petal and Jackson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
