Day trip from New Orleans to Jackson
Jackson lies 261 km (162 mi) north of New Orleans, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Jackson is a realistic day trip from New Orleans: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
| New Orleans | Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 362,701 | 153,701 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 70112–70195 | 39201–39298 |
What to see in Jackson
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hinds Library System | 804,170 | 2016 |
The busiest is Jackson Hinds Library System at 804,170 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Jackson
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Staying in Jackson
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Common questions
How far is Jackson from New Orleans?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north of New Orleans; by road roughly 318 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from New Orleans to Jackson 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 New Orleans and Jackson?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.