How far is Port Gibson, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Port Gibson, MS to Jackson, MS is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.08 mi
01h 12m
Flight
52.26 mi
84.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.26 mi
Kilometers
84.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.08 mi
Kilometers
101.52 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 PM CDT
Return by in Port Gibson
Wed, Apr 15, 7:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Gibson
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Gibson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Vicksburg
MS

City in the US state of Mississippi

From Port Gibson
36 mi
00h 36m
To Jackson
27.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Port Gibson and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Gibson and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Fair Street

    667 ft · 35 sec · Fair Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    30.6 mi · 35 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    37.5 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Ellis Avenue North

    1053 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ellis Avenue

    1440 ft · 29 sec · Ellis Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    2430 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Pascagoula Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Pascagoula Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South West Street

    115 m · 18 sec · South West Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    47 m · 3 sec · East Pearl Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Gibson 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
68.1 mi · 108%
Ellis Avenue
1.11 mi · 2%
University Boulevard
1.09 mi · 2%
West Pascagoula Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Ellis Avenue North
0.2 mi
Fair Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Keep slight right

37.5 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vicksburg
00h 36m from Port Gibson
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Port Gibson 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 Port Gibson to Jackson?

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Vicksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Port Gibson and 27.2 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vicksburg

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

4 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

70 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

71 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Gibson and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 52.26 mi (84.11 km).

Port Gibson

#1 Port Gibson

City in Mississippi, USA

Population1,287
Coordinates31.9609900, -90.9839900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Fair Street (-90.983943, 31.961095)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.43 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.46 gal · 16.86 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.63 $10.31 $20.63
Diesel $5.42 $12.08 $24.15

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Gibson and Jackson. The current time is 17:17:18.

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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.