Denver to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

972.1 miles 1564.5 km · straight line
1195.5 miles actual route 1924 km · driving distance
21h 33min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Denver to Jackson, Mississippi is 972.1 miles (1564.5 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located ESE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1195.5 miles, taking about 21h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 33min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 52min $96–$179* Budget
Train ~28h 1min $143–$418* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM