How far is Jackson, MS from Lancaster, OH?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Lancaster, OH is about 816 miles (1313.2 km), with a travel time of about 15h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 664.4 miles (1069.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 17m.
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.
City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Lancaster.
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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
19.7 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus
32.1 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bexley, Lancaster
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 33 East: Lancaster
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Lancaster Business Route
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1990 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Lancaster.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 816 miles (1313.2 km) and usually takes 15h 17m 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?
Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 408.1 miles from Jackson and 407.9 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 664.4 miles (1069.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 151.6 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 $109.03 one way or $218.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 255.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Lancaster, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade
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 Belle Meade.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 664.44 mi (1069.32 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 Lancaster
The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio.
| Population | 40,932 |
| Coordinates | 39.7136800, -82.5993300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-82.59933, 39.71368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 10m |
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 | $109.03 | $218.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $122.62 | $245.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $133.15 | $266.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $155.90 | $311.80 |
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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