Hammond, Louisiana to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

125 miles 201.2 km · straight line
156.3 miles estimated 251.5 km · driving distance
3h 9min estimated drive time
$15 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Hammond, Louisiana from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Hammond, Louisiana to Jackson, Mississippi is 125 miles (201.2 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located N of Hammond, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 156.3 miles, taking about 3h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Hammond, Louisiana in Louisiana and Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hammond, Louisiana 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 Hammond, Louisiana to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 9min $15 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 47min $13–$23* Budget
Train ~3h 0min $19–$55* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hammond, Louisiana & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Hammond, Louisiana
30.50°N, 90.46°W
America/Chicago
13m 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 42 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 199.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients