Jackson, Mississippi to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

649.9 miles 1045.9 km · straight line
779.9 miles estimated 1255.1 km · driving distance
15h 41min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from New River Gorge?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to New River Gorge is 649.9 miles (1045.9 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located NE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 779.9 miles, taking about 15h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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 New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 41min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 49min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 23min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients