Jackson, Mississippi to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

647.9 miles 1042.7 km · straight line
777.5 miles estimated 1251.2 km · driving distance
15h 38min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
10° N bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Joliet?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Joliet is 647.9 miles (1042.7 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located N of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777.5 miles, taking about 15h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Joliet in Illinois.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Mississippi and Joliet. 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.

How to Get from Jackson, Mississippi to Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 38min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 46min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 19min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Joliet

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients