Fresno, California to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1705.8 miles 2745.3 km · straight line
1959.2 miles actual route 3153 km · driving distance
34h 29min estimated drive time
$189 - $232 estimated fuel cost
~3h 56min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Fresno, California to Jackson, Mississippi is 1705.8 miles (2745.3 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located E of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1959.2 miles, taking about 34h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 56min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 29min $189 - $232 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 23min $157–$294* Budget
Train ~44h 50min $235–$686* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 569 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 142 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM