How far is Villa Ridge, MO from Jackson, MO?

The driving distance from Villa Ridge, MO to Jackson, MO is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.42 mi
02h 23m
Flight
100.49 mi
161.73 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Villa Ridge.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.49 mi
Kilometers
161.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.42 mi
Kilometers
192.18 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

Gas Cost Calculator

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
Mon, Oct 19, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Villa Ridge
Mon, Oct 19, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villa Ridge
2026-10-19T18:48
Arrive Jackson
Mon, Oct 19, 9:11 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 Villa Ridge
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
Bloomsdale
MO

City in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, United States

From Villa Ridge
59.7 mi
01h 11m
To Jackson
59.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Villa Ridge and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109: Eureka, Wildwood

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    641 ft · 15 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau

    66 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto I 55 South: Cape Girardeau

    832 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jeff McBride Memorial Highway

    79 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Jeff McBride Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61, I 55 Business: Fruitland, Jackson

    1141 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto I 55 Business, US 61 South: Jackson

    41 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    52 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Villa Ridge and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
79 mi · 66%
I 44 East
12.7 mi · 11%
MO 109
11.8 mi · 10%
US 61
0.22 mi
I 55 South
0.2 mi
Metropolitan Boulevard
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Jeff McBride Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Jeff McBride Memorial Highway

79 mi · 01h 25m

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
+18.9 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsdale
01h 11m from Villa Ridge
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Villa Ridge and Clear near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Villa Ridge to Jackson?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 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?

Bloomsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Villa Ridge and 59.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Villa Ridge and Clear near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomsdale

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

66 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

68 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

86 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

93 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villa Ridge and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 100.49 mi (161.73 km).

Villa Ridge

#1 Villa Ridge

Census designated place

Population2,636
Coordinates38.4725500, -90.8868000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States

Population14,699
Coordinates37.3822700, -89.6662100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Villa Ridge (-90.8868, 38.47255)
End: Jackson (-89.66621, 37.38227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.31 $18.13 $36.26
Premium $4.67 $19.65 $39.30
Diesel $6.01 $25.30 $50.60

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 Missouri · Oct 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Villa Ridge and Jackson. The current time is 18:48:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.