How far is Rolling Fork, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Rolling Fork, MS to Jackson, MS is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.45 mi
01h 29m
Flight
58.24 mi
93.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.24 mi
Kilometers
93.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.45 mi
Kilometers
140.74 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM CDT
Return by in Rolling Fork
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rolling Fork
2026-04-22T19:45
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rolling Fork
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 Rolling Fork
42.3 mi
00h 44m
To Jackson
45.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
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 Rolling Fork and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rolling Fork and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    55 m · 12 sec · Locust Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Race Street

    1843 ft · 31 sec · Race Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    42.8 mi · 58 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1749 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    142 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1107 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ellis Avenue North

    1053 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ellis Avenue

    1440 ft · 29 sec · Ellis Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    2430 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Pascagoula Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Pascagoula Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South West Street

    115 m · 18 sec · South West Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    47 m · 3 sec · East Pearl Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolling Fork 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Race Street
38 mi · 43%
Ellis Avenue
1.11 mi · 1%
University Boulevard
1.09 mi · 1%
West Pascagoula Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Ellis Avenue North
0.2 mi
South West Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

42.8 mi · 00h 58m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vicksburg
00h 44m from Rolling Fork
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rolling Fork 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 Rolling Fork to Jackson?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 42.3 miles from Rolling Fork and 45.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rolling Fork and Partly 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 Rolling Fork and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 58.24 mi (93.73 km).

Rolling Fork

#1 Rolling Fork

City in Sharkey County, Mississippi

Population1,849
Coordinates32.9065200, -90.8781600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.878138, 32.906612)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $11.70
Round trip
$23.40
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.70 $23.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.16 $26.32
Premium $4.63 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.42 $16.73 $33.46

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 Rolling Fork and Jackson. The current time is 19:45:46.

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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.