Travel in Mississippi is a breeze, and it's easy to get to Vicksburg because the city is located on a major east-west artery, U.S. Interstate 20, and is just a half hour from U.S. Interstate 55, the north-south corridor of Middle America. Vicksburg is also located on legendary U.S. Highway 61, the Great River Road, which leads to historic Port Gibson, Natchez and St. Francisville to the south and to the famed Mississippi Delta to the north (quite possibly the most interesting way to travel in Mississippi). Flights to Mississippi are convenient, with the Jackson International Airport just 50 minutes away. For those with private planes, the Vicksburg Municipal Airport and the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport are less than 10 minutes from downtown. Memphis and New Orleans are approximately 200 miles to the north and south, respectively, and Vicksburg is roughly midway between Dallas and Atlanta. Pick up maps and information on the city's numerous attractions at the Vicksburg Visitors Center, Exit 4B off I-20. The Mississippi Welcome Center is located at Exit1A off I-20.
Airlines Offering Flights to Mississippi
Commercial flights to Mississippi are available at Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN), 50 miles east of Vicksburg at I-20 Exit 52. Delta, American Eagle, Southwest, Northwest Airlink and Continental Express serve the Jackson airport (601-939-5631). Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport (318-574-5841) is a municipal facility located in Mound, LA on I-20, 8 miles west of Vicksburg. It features a 5,000 ft. x 100 ft. lighted, paved runway and a terminal building. Vicksburg Municipal Airport (601-636-4925) is located on US 61, 6 miles south of town. It has a 5,000 ft. x 100 ft. lighted, paved runway.
Mileage from Vicksburg to:
Jackson, MS ................................... 45 miles
Natchez, MS ................................... 71 miles
Biloxi, MS ....................................... 213 miles
Atlanta ........................................... 445 miles
Birmingham .................................... 278 miles
Dallas ............................................ 360 miles
Memphis ........................................ 250 miles
New Orleans ................................. 224 miles
St. Louis ......................................... 531 miles
Chicago .......................................... 634 miles
Houston ......................................... 378 miles
Oklahoma City ................................ 584 miles
Kansas City ................................... 773 miles
Detroit ........................................... 1051 miles
Washington, D.C. .......................... 1020 miles
New York ...................................... 1246 miles
Miami ............................................. 1079 miles
Los Angeles .................................. 1795 miles
Currency Exchange (if you are a current customer)
Regions Bank
601-631-3001
Trustmark Bank
601-631-3287
Population Estimates for 2010
Warren County - 48, 773
Vicksburg - 23, 856
Sales Tax
Food/Consumer Goods: 7%
Lodging: 10%
Dining: 8%
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