Jackson, Mississippi to Sumter: Road Trip Guide & Distance

580.4 miles 934 km · straight line
696.4 miles estimated 1120.8 km · driving distance
14h 1min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Sumter?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Sumter is 580.4 miles (934 km) as the crow flies. Sumter is located ENE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 696.4 miles, taking about 14h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Sumter in South 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 Sumter. 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 Sumter

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 1min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 49min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 13min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Sumter

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Sumter
33.92°N, 80.34°W
America/New_York
52m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients