Charleston, South Carolina to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597.9 miles 962.3 km · straight line
717.6 miles estimated 1154.8 km · driving distance
14h 26min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Jackson, Mississippi is 597.9 miles (962.3 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located W of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 717.6 miles, taking about 14h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 26min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 19min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 46min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients