Day trip from Jackson to New Orleans
New Orleans lies 261 km (162 mi) south of Jackson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, New Orleans is a realistic day trip from Jackson: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
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| Jackson | New Orleans | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 153,701 | 362,701 |
| Elevation | 100 m (328 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 39201–39298 | 70112–70195 |
What to see in New Orleans
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Public Library | 1,136,967 | 2015 |
The busiest is New Orleans Public Library at 1,136,967 visitors in 2015. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in New Orleans
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Staying in New Orleans
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Common questions
How far is New Orleans from Jackson?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south of Jackson; by road roughly 318 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jackson to New Orleans by road?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jackson and New Orleans?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.