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Cities Near Jackson

Cities near Jackson, Mississippi: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Baton Rouge, West Gulfport, Kenner. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Jackson, Mississippi is Baton Rouge, about 141 mi (227 km) away — roughly 3 hr 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Baton Rouge141 mi / 227 km3 hr 17 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
West Gulfport146 mi / 235 km3 hr 23 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Kenner159 mi / 256 km3 hr 42 min48 minWeekend getaway
New Orleans162 mi / 261 km3 hr 46 min48 minWeekend getaway
Tuscaloosa164 mi / 265 km3 hr 49 min48 minWeekend getaway
Mobile168 mi / 270 km3 hr 54 min49 minWeekend getaway
Lafayette180 mi / 289 km4 hr 11 min50 minWeekend getaway
Southaven186 mi / 300 km4 hr 20 min51 minWeekend getaway
Memphis197 mi / 317 km4 hr 18 min52 minWeekend getaway
Bartlett202 mi / 324 km4 hr 24 min52 minShort break

Weekend getaways from Jackson

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Baton Rouge, West Gulfport, Kenner, New Orleans, Tuscaloosa. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Jackson include Baton Rouge, West Gulfport, Kenner, New Orleans, Tuscaloosa. The closest is Baton Rouge, about 141 miles (227 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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