Canton, Georgia to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.1 miles 571.4 km · straight line
426.1 miles estimated 685.7 km · driving distance
8h 34min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Canton, Georgia from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Canton, Georgia to Jackson, Mississippi is 355.1 miles (571.4 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located WSW of Canton, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.1 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Canton, Georgia in Georgia 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 Canton, Georgia 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 Canton, Georgia to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 34min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 17min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 8min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canton, Georgia & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Canton, Georgia
34.24°N, 84.49°W
America/New_York
295m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients