Bowling Green, Kentucky to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

387.6 miles 623.8 km · straight line
465.2 miles estimated 748.6 km · driving distance
9h 21min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
214° SW bearing direction

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Jackson, Mississippi is 387.6 miles (623.8 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located SW of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.2 miles, taking about 9h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bowling Green, Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, Kentucky to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 21min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 13min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 53min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bowling Green, Kentucky & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients