Jackson, Mississippi to Paris, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.2 miles 523.3 km · straight line
390.2 miles estimated 628 km · driving distance
7h 51min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Paris, Texas?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Paris, Texas is 325.2 miles (523.3 km) as the crow flies. Paris, Texas is located WNW of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.2 miles, taking about 7h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Paris, Texas in Texas.

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. 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 Jackson, Mississippi and Paris, Texas. 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 Paris, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 51min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 25min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Paris, Texas

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Paris, Texas
33.66°N, 95.56°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients