Fayetteville, North Carolina to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Jackson, Mississippi is 676.9 miles (1089.4 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located WSW of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 812.3 miles, taking about 16h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina 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.