Hickory to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

559 miles 899.6 km · straight line
670.8 miles estimated 1079.5 km · driving distance
13h 30min estimated drive time
$65 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hickory from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Hickory to Jackson, Mississippi is 559 miles (899.6 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located WSW of Hickory. By car, the driving distance is approximately 670.8 miles, taking about 13h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 30min $65 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 12min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 33min $80–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hickory & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients