Fort Leonard Wood to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Leonard Wood from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Fort Leonard Wood to Jackson, Mississippi is 389.8 miles (627.4 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located SSE of Fort Leonard Wood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 467.8 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi.

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 Fort Leonard Wood 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.