Cleveland, Ohio to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Jackson, Mississippi is 789.1 miles (1270 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located SW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 947 miles, taking about 19h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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.