Austin, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

467.7 miles 752.7 km · straight line
541.8 miles actual route 872 km · driving distance
10h 2min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi is 467.7 miles (752.7 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 541.8 miles, taking about 10h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Austin, Texas and Jackson, Mississippi. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 2min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 2min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~9h 32min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM