How far is Philadelphia, MS from Jackson, MS?
Fastest route
The distance from Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350, to Jackson, Mississippi is approximately 80.4 miles (129.5 kilometers), and the estimated travel time is 1 hour and 31 minutes. Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Take MS-16 W/MS-21 N/W Beacon St to start your journey.
- ⚠️ Pay attention and follow the signs to stay on MS-16 W.
- 🔄 Merge onto MS-25 S to continue your route.
- 🛣️ Use I-55 S via the ramp to McComb to save time.
- 🚧 Take exit 96A toward Pearl St/Telcom Ctr.
- 🚦 Follow Fairgrounds St to E Pearl St.
- 🗺️ Keep right and continue on Access Rd/Fairgrounds St.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Jackson.
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Start on Front Street
18 m · 10 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto West Beacon Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Beacon Street
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
30.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1878 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center
2736 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
586 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on East Pearl Street
3245 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Beacon Street
Merge slight left
44 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Jackson?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Philadelphia and 40.5 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Partly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Lena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lena.
Union Station
Yazoo City
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 70.27 mi (113.09 km).
#1 Philadelphia
City in Mississippi, USA
| Population | 7,003 |
| Coordinates | 32.7715200, -89.1167300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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