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

663.6 miles 1068 km · straight line
791.6 miles actual route 1274 km · driving distance
14h 46min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 46min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 43min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~19h 12min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM