Garden City, Kansas to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

719.2 miles 1157.4 km · straight line
863 miles estimated 1388.9 km · driving distance
17h 22min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
120° ESE bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Jackson, Mississippi is 719.2 miles (1157.4 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located ESE of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 863 miles, taking about 17h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 22min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 50min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 35min $104–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m 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 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients