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

346.5 miles 557.6 km · straight line
415.8 miles estimated 669.1 km · driving distance
8h 22min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from The Woodlands?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to The Woodlands is 346.5 miles (557.6 km) as the crow flies. The Woodlands is located WSW of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.8 miles, taking about 8h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and The Woodlands 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 Woodlands. 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 Woodlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 22min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 2min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 57min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & The Woodlands

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
The Woodlands
30.16°N, 95.49°W
America/Chicago
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients