How far is Atlanta, GA from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Jackson, MS is about 381.6 miles (614.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Jackson.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
1355 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
1071 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest
64 m · 5 sec · Pryor Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
133.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Ralph David Abernathy 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 Atlanta and Jackson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
134 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Atlanta and Patchy Fog near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Jackson?
The road trip is about 381.6 miles (614.2 km) and usually takes 06h 57m 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 190.5 miles from Atlanta and 191.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 EST. 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 $47.71 one way or $95.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Atlanta and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Atlanta and Patchy Fog 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 350.38 mi (563.89 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 614 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 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 | $3.54 | $47.71 | $95.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $54.39 | $108.78 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $60.32 | $120.64 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $76.24 | $152.48 |
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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