How far is Plantersville, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Plantersville, MS to Jackson, MS is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
191.8 mi
03h 08m
Flight
158.79 mi
255.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.79 mi
Kilometers
255.55 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.8 mi
Kilometers
308.68 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Plantersville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plantersville
2026-04-15T12:03
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plantersville
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
Louisville
MS

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Plantersville
96.4 mi
01h 34m
To Jackson
95.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pinecrest Avenue

    49 m · 14 sec · Pinecrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2772 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Central Street

    3093 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Road 814

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Road 814

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

    814 ft · 20 sec · Old Canton Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
125 mi · 65%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 19%
Martin Luther King Drive
13.6 mi · 7%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 6%
North State Street
2.36 mi · 1%
Road 814
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

93.2 mi · 01h 48m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 34m from Plantersville
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plantersville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plantersville to Jackson?

The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Plantersville and 95.4 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plantersville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

91 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

113 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plantersville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 158.79 mi (255.55 km).

Plantersville

#1 Plantersville

City in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,125
Coordinates34.2134400, -88.6645000
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Pinecrest Avenue (-88.664577, 34.213279)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.62 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.28
13.54 gal · 51.24 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.64 $51.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.83 $57.67
Premium $4.63 $31.31 $62.62
Diesel $5.42 $36.66 $73.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Plantersville and Jackson. The current time is 12:03:30.

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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.