How far is Jackson, MS from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Covington, KY is about 681.4 miles (1096.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 566.5 miles (911.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 32m.
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.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Covington.
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Start on East Pearl Street
138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Lamar Street
115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road
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Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Lakeland Drive
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Turn left
2056 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
197.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 East: Nashville
3097 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Continue on Avron B Fogelman Expressway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
196.7 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
18 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Simon Kenton Way
153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way
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Turn right onto West Pike Street
3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Covington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lakeland Drive
Merge slight left
197 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 Jackson and Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Covington?
The road trip is about 681.4 miles (1096.6 km) and usually takes 12h 32m 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 340.8 miles from Jackson and 340.6 miles from Covington.
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 114.9 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 CDT. 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 $91.04 one way or $182.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 213.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Covington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Covington.
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 Jackson and Covington. Straight-line distance: 566.47 mi (911.65 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 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covington (-84.50855, 39.08367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1097 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 30m |
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 | $3.79 | $91.04 | $182.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $102.39 | $204.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $111.19 | $222.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $130.18 | $260.35 |
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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