How far is Dallas, TX from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Jackson, MS is about 404 miles (650.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 387.1 miles (622.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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 07h 19m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Jackson.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
327.5 mi · 5 hr 49 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
37.5 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ellis Avenue North
1053 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Ellis Avenue
1440 ft · 29 sec · Ellis Avenue
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Turn slight right
67 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right
2430 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Turn straight onto West Pascagoula Street
1 km · 1 min · West Pascagoula Street
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Turn left onto South West Street
115 m · 18 sec · South West Street
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Turn left onto East Pearl Street
47 m · 3 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 Dallas and Jackson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 80 East
Merge slight left
327 mi · 05h 49m
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 Cloudy leaving Dallas 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 Dallas to Jackson?
The road trip is about 404 miles (650.2 km) and usually takes 07h 19m 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?
Haughton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.6 miles from Dallas and 202.4 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 387.1 miles (622.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 CST. 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 $51.07 one way or $102.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Dallas and Patchy Fog near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Haughton
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 Haughton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 387.08 mi (622.95 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $3.58 | $51.07 | $102.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $58.38 | $116.76 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $63.77 | $127.54 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $81.03 | $162.05 |
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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