Denton to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

408.6 miles 657.6 km · straight line
490.3 miles estimated 789.1 km · driving distance
9h 52min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Denton from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Denton to Jackson, Mississippi is 408.6 miles (657.6 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located E of Denton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490.3 miles, taking about 9h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 52min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 50min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 22min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denton & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Denton
33.21°N, 97.13°W
America/Chicago
201m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients