Baltimore to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

899.6 miles 1447.7 km · straight line
1016.7 miles actual route 1636.2 km · driving distance
18h 45min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Baltimore to Jackson, Mississippi is 899.6 miles (1447.7 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1016.7 miles, taking about 18h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 45min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 30min $81–$153* Budget
Train ~24h 23min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM