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Distance from Jackson, MS to Academy, SD

Distance

1,143 mi

Time

21 hours 48 mins

Gas Cost

$107 - $207

There are 909.59 miles from Jackson to Academy in northwest direction and 1,143 miles (1,839.48 kilometers) by car, following the US-65 route.

Jackson and Academy are 21 hours 48 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Jackson, MS to Academy, SD. The halfway point is Blackwater, MO.

Jackson, MS and Academy, SD are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 7:20 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Jackson, MS

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 45.91 gallons of gas to cover the route between Jackson, MS and Academy, SD.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Academy is $149.76.

During the route, an average car will release 899.45 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Jackson, MS and Academy, SD

If you want to meet halfway between Jackson, MS and Academy, SD or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.988087 and -93.007736, or 38º 59' 17.1132" N, 93º 0' 27.8496" W. This location is 571.57 miles away from Jackson, MS and Academy, SD and it would take approximately 10 hours 54 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Blackwater, MO, situated 641 miles from Jackson, MS and 602 miles from Academy, SD. It would take 9 hours 35 mins to go from Jackson to Blackwater and 8 hours 59 mins to go from Academy to Blackwater.