Greenville, South Carolina to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

481.7 miles 775.3 km · straight line
578.1 miles estimated 930.4 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Greenville, South Carolina from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Greenville, South Carolina to Jackson, Mississippi is 481.7 miles (775.3 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located WSW of Greenville, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 578.1 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Greenville, South Carolina in South Carolina 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. 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 Greenville, South Carolina 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 Greenville, South Carolina to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 3min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenville, South Carolina & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Greenville, South Carolina
34.85°N, 82.39°W
America/New_York
296m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients