Jackson, Mississippi to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1446.2 miles 2327.4 km · straight line
1618.5 miles actual route 2604.8 km · driving distance
28h 34min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Las Vegas?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Las Vegas is 1446.2 miles (2327.4 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1618.5 miles, taking about 28h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Jackson, Mississippi and Las Vegas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jackson, Mississippi to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 34min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 17min $129–$243* Budget
Train ~37h 8min $194–$566* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 482 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM