Columbus, Mississippi to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

453.2 miles 729.3 km · straight line
527.9 miles actual route 849.5 km · driving distance
10h 39min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Mississippi from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Columbus, Mississippi to Jacksonville, Florida is 453.2 miles (729.3 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located ESE of Columbus, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 527.9 miles, taking about 10h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Mississippi in Mississippi and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Mississippi and Jacksonville, Florida. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Mississippi to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 39min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 47min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 7min $63–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Mississippi & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Columbus, Mississippi
33.50°N, 88.43°W
America/Chicago
66m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM