How far is Spencerville, OH from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Spencerville, OH to Jackson, MS is about 811.1 miles (1305.4 km), with a travel time of about 15h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 664.9 miles (1070 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
811.12 mi
15h 07m
Flight
664.84 mi
1069.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
664.84 mi
Kilometers
1069.96 km
Flight Time
01h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
811.12 mi
Kilometers
1305.37 km
Drive Time
15h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 15h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Mon, Nov 2, 6:05 PM CST
Return by in Spencerville
Tue, Nov 3, 10:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencerville
2026-11-02T03:58
Arrive Jackson
Mon, Nov 2, 7:05 PM EST
Route Timing
15h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:07 PM to 9:37 PM CST

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

Leave by
5:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencerville
8:00 PM EST
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
Saratoga
IL

Township in Marshall County, Illinois

From Spencerville
405.1 mi
07h 33m
To Jackson
406 mi
07h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spencerville and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spencerville and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    2985 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South St Marys Road

    10.7 mi · 19 min · South St Marys Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1205 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Logan Street

    12.2 mi · 16 min · West Logan Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Votaw Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West Votaw Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West State Street

    9.2 mi · 12 min · West State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East McGalliard Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · East McGalliard Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1053 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    39 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis

    1591 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    132.9 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Blues Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Blues Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson Mississippi

    2010 ft · 34 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway

    200.4 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center

    2736 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    586 ft · 14 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on East Pearl Street

    3245 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencerville and Jackson.

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
36 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
200 mi · 25%
I 70
144 mi · 18%
I 55 South
134 mi · 16%
Ken Gray Expressway
114 mi · 14%
I 57 South
65.7 mi · 8%
East McGalliard Road
49.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway

Continue on Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway

200 mi · 03h 37m

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
30h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+146.2 mi
664.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saratoga
07h 33m from Spencerville
Leave By
5:46 AM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spencerville and Mostly Cloudy near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spencerville to Jackson?

The road trip is about 811.1 miles (1305.4 km) and usually takes 15h 07m 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?

Saratoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 405.1 miles from Spencerville and 406 miles from Jackson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 664.9 miles (1070 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.2 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 EST. 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 $119.46 one way or $238.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 254.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spencerville and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spencerville and Mostly Cloudy near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Saratoga

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saratoga, 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 Saratoga.

RAIL

Carbondale station

24 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
BUS

Vienna, IL

25 mi away
504 West Vine Street
BUS

Marion, IL

31 mi away
2100 West Main Street
RAIL

Du Quoin

56 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencerville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 664.84 mi (1069.96 km).

Spencerville

#1 Spencerville

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,142
Coordinates40.7089400, -84.3535600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Spencerville (-84.35356, 40.70894)
End: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)27h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.62 gal
108.35 L · about $119.46
Round trip
$238.92
57.24 gal · 216.7 L
Estimated CO2
254.3 kg one way
Round trip: 508.7 kg / 1121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $119.46 $238.92
Mid-grade $4.75 $136.00 $272.00
Premium $5.29 $151.51 $303.03
Diesel $6.45 $184.51 $369.03

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 Ohio · Nov 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spencerville, OH and Jackson, MS. The current time in Spencerville is 03:58:42, although it is 02:58:42 in Jackson.

Distance to Other Cities

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