Columbus, Ohio to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbus, Ohio from Jackson, Mississippi?
The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Jackson, Mississippi is 663.6 miles (1068 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located SW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 791.6 miles, taking about 14h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Jackson, Mississippi. 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, Ohio to Jackson, Mississippi
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Quick Facts
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 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator