How far is Rosedale, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Rosedale, MS to Jackson, MS is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
City in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosedale and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosedale and Jackson.
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Start on Main Street
2885 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the ramp right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North Davis Avenue
10.7 mi · 15 min · North Davis Avenue
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Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Peeler Avenue
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto West Capitol Street
1032 ft · 22 sec · West Capitol Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Capitol Street
4 mi · 7 min · West Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
15 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
738 ft · 15 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South West Street
3 m · 1 sec · South West Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South West Street
118 m · 15 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto East Pearl Street
47 m · 3 sec · 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 Rosedale and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Martin Luther King Drive
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 00h 56m
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 Rosedale and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosedale to Jackson?
The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Belzoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Rosedale and 76.5 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $39.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rosedale and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Belzoni
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 Belzoni.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosedale and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 117.99 mi (189.88 km).
#1 Rosedale
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,559 |
| Coordinates | 33.8534400, -91.0278900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.50 | $39.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
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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