Jackson, Mississippi to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.6 miles 903.8 km · straight line
673.9 miles estimated 1084.6 km · driving distance
13h 33min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Kirksville?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Kirksville is 561.6 miles (903.8 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located NNW of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.9 miles, taking about 13h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Kirksville 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 Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 33min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 16min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 37min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients