Distance from Jacksonville to Jackson by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Jacksonville (FL) to Jackson (MS) is 524 miles or 842 kilometers or 455 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Jacksonville to Jackson is 594 miles (957 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 70 miles or 115 km.

Flight distance from Jacksonville, FL to Jackson, MS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Jacksonville and Jackson is 524 miles or 842 km.
The nearest airport to Jacksonville, is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the nearest airport to Jackson, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Jacksonville to Jackson?

Flight time from Jacksonville, FL to Jackson, MS is 1 hours 12 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Jacksonville to Jackson Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Jacksonville, FL and Jackson, MS
This map shows the distance from Jacksonville, FL, Usa to Jackson, MS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Jacksonville, Florida to Jackson, Mississippi is displayed below.

Driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Jackson, MS

The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Jackson, Mississippi is 594 miles or 957 km.
The total driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Jackson, MS is 594 miles or 957 kilometers. Your trip begins in Jacksonville, Florida. It ends in Jackson, Mississippi.
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Jackson, Mississippi is approximately 594 miles (957 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Jacksonville, FL to Jackson, MS

How long is the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Jackson, MS?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Jacksonville to Jackson take?
Jacksonville and Jackson are 11 hours 11 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Jacksonville and Jackson

Time difference between Jacksonville (FL) and Jackson (MS) is 1 Hours.
Jackson time is 1 Hours behind Jacksonville.

Current local time in JacksonvilleCurrent local time in Jackson
2025-12-19, 14:02:40 EST2025-12-19, 13:02:40 CST
How Far is it Between Jacksonville Florida, USA and Jackson Mississippi, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Jacksonville, FL and Jackson, MS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 594 mi 957 km 515.83 nmi
Straight line distance 524 mi 842 km 455 nmi
Difference 70 mi 115 km 60 nmi

Jacksonville Details

Jacksonville is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 19' 55.8'' Longitude: W 81° 39' 20.3''
Latitude30.33218
Longitude-81.65565
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Jacksonville

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Jackson Details

Jackson is located in Mississippi, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 18' 57'' Longitude: W 90° 12' 46.2''
Latitude32.31583
Longitude-90.21282
StateMississippi
Nearest airports to Jackson

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Jacksonville, FL and Jackson, MS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 19 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 14 hours 57 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 13 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 57 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 58 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 9 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 28 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 2 minutes