Dallas, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

386.5 miles 622 km · straight line
403 miles actual route 648.6 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi is 386.5 miles (622 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located E of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 64.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM