Jackson, Mississippi to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1024 miles 1647.9 km · straight line
1228.8 miles estimated 1977.5 km · driving distance
24h 43min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Rocky Mountain is 1024 miles (1647.9 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located NW of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1228.8 miles, taking about 24h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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. 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 Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 43min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 40min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~32h 8min $147–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 341 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients