Jackson, Mississippi to The Colony: Road Trip Guide & Distance

393.4 miles 633.1 km · straight line
472.1 miles estimated 759.7 km · driving distance
9h 30min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from The Colony?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to The Colony is 393.4 miles (633.1 km) as the crow flies. The Colony is located W of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.1 miles, taking about 9h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and The Colony 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 The Colony. 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 The Colony

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 30min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 24min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & The Colony

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
The Colony
33.09°N, 96.89°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients