How far is Waveland, MS from Jackson, MS?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waveland and Jackson is 146.98 miles (236.54 km).

Flight distance from Waveland, MS to Jackson, MS is 146.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Waveland to Jackson with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waveland, Mississippi to Jackson, Mississippi is: 169.56 miles (272.89 km) by car.

Driving from Waveland to Jackson will take approximately 02 hours 52 minutes.

#1 Waveland

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States

Population	6315
GPS Coordinates	30°17'13"N 89°22'34"W
Latitude	30.2868600
Longitude	-89.3761600
Altitude	5
Country	United States

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. It is located on the Pearl River in western Mississippi. Jackson is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mississippi State Capitol and the Museum of Mississippi History.

Population	157821
GPS Coordinates	32°17'56"N 90°11'5"W
Latitude	32.2987600
Longitude	-90.1848100
Altitude	85
Country	United States

Starting point in Waveland: Central Avenue (-89.376094,30.286766)
Ending point in Jackson: East Pearl Street (-90.184815,32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time Between Waveland and Jackson

The distance between Waveland and Jackson is 273 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Waveland and Jackson. The current time is 13:14:22.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.65 liters (5.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waveland and Jackson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waveland to Jackson is $18 (diesel $23.99).

Mississippi gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.01	$3.4	$3.76	$4.01
Total	$18	$20.36	$22.52	$23.99

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Mississippi ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.008 (Diesel $4.009) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 02, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waveland and Jackson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.