How far is Houston, MS from Jackson, MS?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Houston and Jackson is 130.1 miles (209.37 km).

Flight distance from Houston, MS to Jackson, MS is 130.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Houston to Jackson with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Houston, Mississippi to Jackson, Mississippi is: 157.07 miles (252.77 km) by car.

Driving from Houston to Jackson will take approximately 02 hours 30 minutes.

#1 Houston

Town in Mississippi

Population	3375
GPS Coordinates	33°53'54"N 88°59'57"W
Latitude	33.8984500
Longitude	-88.9992300
Altitude	108
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 Houston: East Hamilton Street (-88.99923,33.898502)
Ending point in Jackson: East Pearl Street (-90.184815,32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time Between Houston and Jackson

The distance between Houston and Jackson is 253 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Houston and Jackson. The current time is 18:25:33.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.98 liters (5.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and Jackson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to Jackson is $16.67 (diesel $22.22).

Mississippi gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.01	$3.4	$3.76	$4.01
Total	$16.67	$18.86	$20.86	$22.22

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 December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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