Abilene to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

557.1 miles 896.6 km · straight line
668.5 miles estimated 1075.9 km · driving distance
13h 27min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Abilene to Jackson, Mississippi is 557.1 miles (896.6 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located E of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.5 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Jackson, Mississippi. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Abilene to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 27min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 8min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 29min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients