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Distance from Jackson, MS to Pulaski, KY

Distance

566 mi

Time

10 hours 45 mins

Gas Cost

$53 - $103

There are 461.18 miles from Jackson to Pulaski in northeast direction and 566 miles (910.89 kilometers) by car, following the I-20 route.

Jackson and Pulaski are 10 hours 45 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Jackson, MS to Pulaski, KY. The halfway point is Parker Crossroads, TN.

Please note the time difference between Jackson, MS and Pulaski, KY is 1 hour. The current time in Jackson is 2:03 pm and the current time in Pulaski is 3:03 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Jackson, MS

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

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From $24

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From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 22.72 gallons of gas to cover the route between Jackson, MS and Pulaski, KY.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Pulaski is $74.12.

During the route, an average car will release 445.17 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 Pulaski, KY

If you want to meet halfway between Jackson, MS and Pulaski, KY or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.765125 and -88.473640, or 35º 45' 54.45" N, 88º 28' 25.104" W. This location is 282.89 miles away from Jackson, MS and Pulaski, KY and it would take approximately 5 hours 22 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Parker Crossroads, TN, situated 314 miles from Jackson, MS and 284 miles from Pulaski, KY. It would take 4 hours 42 mins to go from Jackson to Parker Crossroads and 4 hours 34 mins to go from Pulaski to Parker Crossroads.