Jackson, Mississippi to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

891.5 miles 1434.7 km · straight line
1069.8 miles estimated 1721.6 km · driving distance
21h 31min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
350° N bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Minneapolis?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Minneapolis is 891.5 miles (1434.7 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1069.8 miles, taking about 21h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 31min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 49min $86–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 58min $128–$374* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients