How far is Yazoo City, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Yazoo City, MS to Jackson, MS is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 00h 52m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yazoo City and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City and Jackson.
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Start on East 5th Street
20 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1496 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on College Street
1066 ft · 49 sec · College Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue
25 m · 6 sec · Dunn Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ward Street
1164 ft · 56 sec · North Ward Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn right
35.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto West Capitol Street
1032 ft · 22 sec · West Capitol Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Capitol Street
4 mi · 7 min · West Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
15 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
738 ft · 15 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South West Street
3 m · 1 sec · South West Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South West Street
118 m · 15 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto East Pearl Street
47 m · 3 sec · 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 Yazoo City and Jackson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
35.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Yazoo City and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yazoo City to Jackson?
The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Yazoo City and 27.8 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yazoo City and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Flora
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 Flora.
Union Station
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yazoo City and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 40.53 mi (65.23 km).
#1 Yazoo City
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 10,869 |
| Coordinates | 32.8551300, -90.4056500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
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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