Big Bend to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

803.1 miles 1292.5 km · straight line
963.7 miles estimated 1551 km · driving distance
19h 23min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Big Bend to Jackson, Mississippi is 803.1 miles (1292.5 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located ENE of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 963.7 miles, taking about 19h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend 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. 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 23min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 16min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 12min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m 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 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients