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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Road
815.98 mi
15h 17m
Flight
664.44 mi
1069.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
664.44 mi
Kilometers
1069.32 km
Flight Time
01h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
815.98 mi
Kilometers
1313.19 km
Drive Time
15h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Fri, Jul 10, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Jul 10, 10:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-07-09T16:10
Arrive Lancaster
Fri, Jul 10, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
15h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
10:17 PM to 11:47 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Belle Meade
TN

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
408.1 mi
07h 38m
To Lancaster
407.9 mi
07h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jul 9 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jul 9 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lamar Street

    115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street

    2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street

    16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2056 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    197.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 East: Nashville

    3097 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    196.7 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus

    32.1 mi · 40 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  34. 34

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bexley, Lancaster

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on US 33 East: Lancaster

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway

  43. 43

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Lancaster Business Route

    1 km · 51 sec

  45. 45

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  46. 46

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  47. 47

    Continue on North Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive

  48. 48

    Keep slight left to continue on North Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Drive

  49. 49

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1990 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  50. 50

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
7 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
198 mi · 24%
I 40 East
197 mi · 24%
I 71 North
167 mi · 20%
I 24 West
165 mi · 20%
I 75 North
19.7 mi · 2%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
11.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
15h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
30h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+151.6 mi
664.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Meade
07h 38m from Jackson
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belle Meade, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle Meade.

BUS

Nashville, TN

10 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 664.44 mi (1069.32 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Lancaster

#2 Lancaster

The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio.

Population40,932
Coordinates39.7136800, -82.5993300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Lancaster (-82.59933, 39.71368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1313 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
28.79 gal
108.99 L · about $109.03
Round trip
$218.06
57.58 gal · 217.98 L
Estimated CO2
255.9 kg one way
Round trip: 511.7 kg / 1128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Jul 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, MS and Lancaster, OH. The current time in Jackson is 16:10:13, although it is 17:10:13 in Lancaster.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.