Jackson, Mississippi to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Kansas City?
The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Kansas City is 530.5 miles (853.7 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNW of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 679.3 miles, taking about 12h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Kansas City in Missouri.
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 Jackson, Mississippi and Kansas City. 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 Jackson, Mississippi to Kansas City
Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Kansas City
- 1383 mi
- 2232 mi
- 392 mi
- 4213 mi
- 5222 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 177 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.9 times to circle the Earth's equator