Distance from Washington to Jackson by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Jackson (MS) is 869 miles or 1398 kilometers or 755 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Jackson is 981 miles (1580 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 112 miles or 182 km.

Washington to Jackson Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Jackson, MS
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Jackson, MS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Jackson, Mississippi is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Jackson, MS

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Jackson, Mississippi is 981 miles or 1580 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Jackson, MS is 981 miles or 1580 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Jackson, Mississippi.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Jackson, Mississippi is approximately 981 miles (1580 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Jackson, MS

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Jackson, MS?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Jackson take?
Washington and Jackson are 18 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Washington and Jackson

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Jackson (MS) is 1 Hours.
Jackson time is 1 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Jackson
2025-12-17, 00:22:56 EST	2025-12-16, 23:22:56 CST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Jackson Mississippi, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	981 mi	1580 km	851.9 nmi
Straight line distance	869 mi	1398 km	755 nmi
Difference	112 mi	182 km	96 nmi

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