Germantown, Maryland to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

864.7 miles 1391.6 km · straight line
1037.6 miles estimated 1669.9 km · driving distance
20h 52min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Germantown, Maryland from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Germantown, Maryland to Jackson, Mississippi is 864.7 miles (1391.6 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located WSW of Germantown, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1037.6 miles, taking about 20h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Germantown, Maryland in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Germantown, Maryland 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 Germantown, Maryland to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 52min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 2min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~27h 8min $125–$363* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Germantown, Maryland & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m 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 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients