Jackson, Mississippi to Valdosta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

418.8 miles 674 km · straight line
502.6 miles estimated 808.8 km · driving distance
10h 7min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Valdosta?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Valdosta is 418.8 miles (674 km) as the crow flies. Valdosta is located ESE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.6 miles, taking about 10h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Valdosta in Georgia.

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 Valdosta. 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 Valdosta

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 7min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 8min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 37min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Valdosta

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Valdosta
30.83°N, 83.28°W
America/New_York
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients