How far is Saucier, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Saucier, MS to Jackson, MS is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
142.54 mi
02h 23m
Flight
130.49 mi
210.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.49 mi
Kilometers
210.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.54 mi
Kilometers
229.4 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM CDT
Return by in Saucier
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saucier
2026-04-23T10:43
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saucier
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
Seminary
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Saucier
69.5 mi
01h 11m
To Jackson
73.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    93 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Church Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    40.6 mi · 48 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 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 Saucier 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Avenue
86 mi · 60%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 1%
US 51 North
0.29 mi
East Pearl Street
0.25 mi
2nd Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Church Avenue

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
01h 11m from Saucier
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saucier 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 Saucier to Jackson?

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Saucier and 73.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saucier and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Seminary

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

22 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

33 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

38 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

90 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saucier and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 130.49 mi (210.01 km).

Saucier

#1 Saucier

Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi

Population1,342
Coordinates30.6357500, -89.1350400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-89.135015, 30.635876)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.42 $42.85
Premium $4.63 $23.26 $46.53
Diesel $5.42 $27.24 $54.47

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 Saucier and Jackson. The current time is 10:43:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.