Fort Worth to Jackson by train
Jackson lies 671 km (417 mi) east of Fort Worth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 4 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 818 km (508 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Fort Worth | Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 153,701 |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | T&P Station, CentrePort/DFW Airport, Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Passenger Station | Union Station, New Orleans Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot |
| Postal codes | 76101–76199 | 39201–39298 |
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Common questions
How far is Jackson from Fort Worth?
671 km (417 mi) in a straight line, east of Fort Worth; by road roughly 818 km (508 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fort Worth to Jackson by train?
About 9 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fort Worth 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 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.