Galveston to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Galveston from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Galveston to Jackson, Mississippi is 343.2 miles (552.4 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located NE of Galveston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 411.9 miles, taking about 8h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Galveston 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 Galveston 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.