How far is Wesson, MS from Jackson, MS?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wesson and Jackson is 43.12 miles (69.4 km).

Flight distance from Wesson, MS to Jackson, MS is 43.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wesson, Mississippi to Jackson, Mississippi is: 49.17 miles (79.14 km) by car.

Driving from Wesson to Jackson will take approximately 00 hours 46 minutes.

#1 Wesson

Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population	1849
GPS Coordinates	31°42'5"N 90°23'51"W
Latitude	31.7012800
Longitude	-90.3975900
Altitude	142
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 Wesson: Spring Street (-90.397619,31.70125)
Ending point in Jackson: East Pearl Street (-90.184815,32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time Between Wesson and Jackson

The distance between Wesson and Jackson is 79 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 52 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 Wesson and Jackson. The current time is 00:03:47.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	01 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	01 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.57 liters (1.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wesson and Jackson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wesson to Jackson is $5.22 (diesel $6.96).

Mississippi gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.01	$3.4	$3.76	$4.01
Total	$5.22	$5.9	$6.53	$6.96

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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 31, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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