How far is Jackson, MS from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Atlanta, GA is about 381.9 miles (614.6 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 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 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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Atlanta.
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Start on East Pearl Street
135 m · 16 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn left onto South Lamar Street
114 m · 18 sec · South Lamar Street
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Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street
2612 ft · 1 min · East Pascagoula Street
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Take the ramp straight
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
1841 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
213.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
133.7 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Street, Ted Turner Drive, State Farm Arena
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rawson Street Southwest
1609 ft · 49 sec · Rawson Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Southwest
958 ft · 21 sec · Central Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
1541 ft · 38 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
719 ft · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Atlanta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
214 mi · 03h 50m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 381.9 miles (614.6 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 190.6 miles from Jackson and 191.3 miles from Atlanta.
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 31.5 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 $50.29 one way or $100.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Atlanta, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Atlanta.
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 Jackson and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 350.38 mi (563.89 km).
#1 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 615 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.73 | $50.29 | $100.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $56.79 | $113.58 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $62.18 | $124.37 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $78.17 | $156.34 |
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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