Jackson, Mississippi to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

572.9 miles 922 km · straight line
687.5 miles estimated 1106.4 km · driving distance
13h 50min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Lakeland?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Lakeland is 572.9 miles (922 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located ESE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 687.5 miles, taking about 13h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Lakeland in Florida.

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 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 Jackson, Mississippi and Lakeland. 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 Lakeland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 50min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 36min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 59min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Lakeland

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Lakeland
28.04°N, 81.95°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients