How far is Acworth, GA from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Acworth, GA to Jackson, MS is about 381.1 miles (613.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.9 miles (548.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Acworth and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acworth and Jackson.
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Start on North Main Street
2651 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
141 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Acworth Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Acworth Drive
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cobb Parkway
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Continue on Dallas Acworth Highway Northwest
10.1 mi · 18 min · Dallas Acworth Highway Northwest
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Turn straight onto East Memorial Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Legion Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Legion Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Merchants Drive
2683 ft · 51 sec · Merchants Drive
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Turn right onto Nathan Dean Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Nathan Dean Boulevard
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Continue on Villa Rica Highway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Villa Rica Highway
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Continue on Dallas Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Dallas Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Punkintown Road
33 m · 2 sec · Punkintown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Punkintown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Punkintown Road
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Continue on Mirror Lake Boulevard
2542 ft · 50 sec · Mirror Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Liberty Road
2219 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West: Birmingham
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
1768 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.4 mi · 30 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
127 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
1782 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto South State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Pearl Street
1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Acworth and Jackson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
127 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Acworth and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Acworth to Jackson?
The road trip is about 381.1 miles (613.3 km) and usually takes 07h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coaling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.3 miles from Acworth and 190.8 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.9 miles (548.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.28 one way or $106.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Acworth and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Acworth and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Coaling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coaling.
Tuscaloosa
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Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Acworth and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 340.97 mi (548.74 km).
#1 Acworth
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,726 |
| Coordinates | 34.0663500, -84.6783700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 613 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $53.28 | $106.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $59.57 | $119.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $64.26 | $128.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $75.64 | $151.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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