Jackson, Mississippi to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

330.2 miles 531.4 km · straight line
414.1 miles actual route 666.4 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Nashville?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Nashville is 330.2 miles (531.4 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located NE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 414.1 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Nashville in Tennessee.

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. 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Nashville

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM