Jackson, Mississippi to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

371.2 miles 597.4 km · straight line
445.5 miles estimated 716.9 km · driving distance
8h 58min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Tallahassee?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Tallahassee is 371.2 miles (597.4 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located ESE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 445.5 miles, taking about 8h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Tallahassee in Florida.

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 Tallahassee. 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 Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 58min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 46min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 31min $53–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Tallahassee
30.44°N, 84.28°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients