Jackson, Mississippi to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532 miles 856.2 km · straight line
638.4 miles estimated 1027.4 km · driving distance
12h 51min estimated drive time
$61 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
353° N bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Quincy?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Quincy is 532 miles (856.2 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located N of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 638.4 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Quincy 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 Quincy. 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 Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 51min $61 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 25min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 42min $77–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Quincy

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Quincy
39.94°N, 91.41°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
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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 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients