How far is Tchula, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Tchula, MS to Jackson, MS is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 01h 15m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tchula and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tchula and Jackson.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
36 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
562 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive
1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Yazoo Street
2376 ft · 42 sec · Yazoo Street
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Continue on MS 17
12.7 mi · 19 min · MS 17
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Take the ramp right
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center
2736 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
586 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on East Pearl Street
3245 ft · 1 min · 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 Tchula and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
MS 17
Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tchula 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 Tchula to Jackson?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Tchula and 36.9 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tchula and Partly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Pickens
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 Pickens.
Yazoo City
Union Station
Greenwood
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tchula and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 61.13 mi (98.38 km).
#1 Tchula
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -90.2228600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
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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