Jackson, Mississippi to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Lexington, Kentucky?
The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Lexington, Kentucky is 510 miles (820.8 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 612.1 miles, taking about 12h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Mississippi and Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Jackson, Mississippi to Lexington, Kentucky
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.8 times to circle the Earth's equator