How far is Moorhead, MS from Jackson, MS?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Moorhead and Jackson is 81.7 miles (131.48 km).

Flight distance from Moorhead, MS to Jackson, MS is 81.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Moorhead to Jackson with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Moorhead, Mississippi to Jackson, Mississippi is: 99.51 miles (160.14 km) by car.

Driving from Moorhead to Jackson will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.

#1 Moorhead

City in Mississippi, United States

Population	2059
GPS Coordinates	33°27'0"N 90°30'20"W
Latitude	33.4501200
Longitude	-90.5056400
Altitude	35
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 Moorhead: Olive Street (-90.50554,33.450123)
Ending point in Jackson: East Pearl Street (-90.184815,32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time Between Moorhead and Jackson

The distance between Moorhead and Jackson is 160 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 46 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 Moorhead and Jackson. The current time is 05:15:19.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.29 liters (3.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Moorhead and Jackson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Moorhead to Jackson is $10.56 (diesel $14.08).

Mississippi gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.01	$3.4	$3.76	$4.01
Total	$10.56	$11.95	$13.22	$14.08

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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