How far is Union, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Union, MS to Jackson, MS is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.77 mi
01h 10m
Flight
56.2 mi
90.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.2 mi
Kilometers
90.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.77 mi
Kilometers
104.23 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Mendenhall
MS

City in Mississippi

From Union
32.2 mi
00h 35m
To Jackson
32.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
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 Union and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jones Chapel Road

    25 m · 11 sec · Jones Chapel Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    49 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 30 sec · East Pearl Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jones Chapel Road
2.21 mi · 3%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 2%
US 51 North
0.29 mi
East Pearl Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

49 mi · 01h 00m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendenhall
00h 35m from Union
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Union 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 Union to Jackson?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Mendenhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Union and 32.6 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Union and Partly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Mendenhall

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

51 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

69 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

76 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 56.2 mi (90.44 km).

Union

#1 Union

County in Mississippi, United States

Population1,876
Coordinates31.7376600, -89.4903400
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Jones Chapel Road (-89.49025, 31.737646)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.34
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.67 $17.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.75 $19.51
Premium $4.63 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $5.42 $12.40 $24.80

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 Union and Jackson. The current time is 22:42:30.

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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.