Greensboro to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

648.2 miles 1043.2 km · straight line
777.8 miles estimated 1251.8 km · driving distance
15h 39min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Greensboro from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Greensboro to Jackson, Mississippi is 648.2 miles (1043.2 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located WSW of Greensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777.8 miles, taking about 15h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Greensboro in North Carolina 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greensboro 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 Greensboro to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 39min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 47min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 21min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greensboro & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Greensboro
36.07°N, 79.79°W
America/New_York
270m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients