How far is Covington, KY from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Jackson, MS is about 680.5 miles (1095.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 566.5 miles (911.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Jackson.
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Start on East 7th Street
4 m · 5 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Boulevard
2125 ft · 1 min · Scott Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 12th Street
62 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
165.5 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
196.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road
1105 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road
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Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended
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Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airways Boulevard South, Memphis International Airport
977 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Airways Boulevard
1598 ft · 27 sec · Airways Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Airways Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Airways Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Shelby Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Shelby Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Jackson Mississippi
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
196.3 mi · 3 hr 32 min · Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center
2736 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
586 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on East Pearl Street
3245 ft · 1 min · 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 Covington and Jackson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
196 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Jackson?
The road trip is about 680.5 miles (1095.2 km) and usually takes 12h 34m 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?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 340.4 miles from Covington and 340.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 566.5 miles (911.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 114 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 $90.54 one way or $181.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 213.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Covington and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
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 Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 566.47 mi (911.65 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 1095 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 29m |
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 | $3.77 | $90.54 | $181.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $102.11 | $204.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $111.74 | $223.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $127.35 | $254.70 |
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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