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 |
#2 Jackson
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 |
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 03:58:33.
| 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 November 25, 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.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Auburn, MS to Waveland 315.57 miles (508 km)
Driving distance from Pearl, MS to Waveland 167.73 miles (270 km)
