Jackson, Mississippi to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

702.9 miles 1131.2 km · straight line
786.7 miles actual route 1266.1 km · driving distance
14h 46min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Raleigh?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Raleigh is 702.9 miles (1131.2 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786.7 miles, taking about 14h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 46min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 43min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~19h 12min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM