Aurora, Illinois to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

661.8 miles 1065 km · straight line
794.1 miles estimated 1278 km · driving distance
15h 59min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Jackson, Mississippi is 661.8 miles (1065 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located S of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 794.1 miles, taking about 15h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois and Jackson, Mississippi. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aurora, Illinois to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 59min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 11min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 47min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients