How far is Vardaman, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Vardaman, MS to Jackson, MS is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vardaman and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vardaman and Jackson.
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Start on East Sweet Potato Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · East Sweet Potato Avenue
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Continue on Sweet Potato Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · Sweet Potato Street
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Continue on East Veterans Avenue
1605 ft · 29 sec · East Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
969 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
31.5 mi · 47 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sunset Drive
2.7 mi · 4 min · Sunset Drive
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Turn left
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Vardaman 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.
Sunset Drive
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 59m
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 Vardaman 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 Vardaman to Jackson?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Vardaman and 77 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vardaman and Partly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vardaman and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 123.58 mi (198.88 km).
#1 Vardaman
City in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,259 |
| Coordinates | 33.8756700, -89.1772900 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $20.56 | $41.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.40 | $58.81 |
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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