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Elevation from Houston to Jackson (Mississippi)
Max elevation: 490 ft / 149 m
Min elevation: 2 ft / 1 m
Elevation change: 488 ft / 149 m
Min elevation: 2 ft / 1 m
Elevation change: 488 ft / 149 m
Max grade: 1.2%
Min grade: -1.1%
Steepness score: 2 + 116 + 494 + 14 = 626
Min grade: -1.1%
Steepness score: 2 + 116 + 494 + 14 = 626
Distance: 443.23 mi / 713.31 km
Travel Time: 6 hours 34 mins
Travel Time: 6 hours 34 mins
| Difficulty | % Grade | |
| Easiest | <5% | |
| Easy | 5-10% | |
| Moderate | 10-15% | |
| Difficult | 15-20% | |
| Very Difficult | >20% |
It looks like one possible route that might be flatter would be to go through New Orleans, but make sure you double check everything if you're planning a road trip.
Elevation data comes from different sources and may not reflect true
driving conditions, so talk to other RVers if you're concerned about
steep grades.
If you're planning to drive in the winter and you want to avoid snow, check the road conditions from Houston to Jackson (Mississippi). You can also view a 3-D map of Houston elevation or Jackson (Mississippi) elevation.
These are some of the possible highways along this route. Use the GPS in your car to verify all driving directions. If you're looking for campgrounds along the way, search for RV parks between Houston and Jackson (Mississippi).
 | 271 mi / 436 km |
 | 38 mi / 61 km |
 | 131 mi / 211 km |
