Death Valley to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1547.2 miles 2489.9 km · straight line
1856.6 miles estimated 2987.9 km · driving distance
37h 21min estimated drive time
$179 - $220 estimated fuel cost
~3h 37min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Death Valley to Jackson, Mississippi is 1547.2 miles (2489.9 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located E of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1856.6 miles, taking about 37h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 37min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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 Death Valley 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 Death Valley to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 21min $179 - $220 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 49min $149–$278* Budget
Train ~48h 33min $223–$650* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m 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 516 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 129 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients