Jackson, Mississippi to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

867 miles 1395.3 km · straight line
979.3 miles actual route 1576.1 km · driving distance
17h 58min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Washington DC?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Washington DC is 867 miles (1395.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 979.3 miles, taking about 17h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Mississippi and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 58min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 34min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~23h 21min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 289 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM