Cedar Falls to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Falls from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Jackson, Mississippi is 717.5 miles (1154.7 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located S of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 861 miles, taking about 17h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls 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.