Jackson, Mississippi to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Springfield, Illinois?
The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Springfield, Illinois is 519.3 miles (835.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located N of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 623.1 miles, taking about 12h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Springfield, Illinois 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 Springfield, Illinois. 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 Springfield, Illinois
Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Springfield, Illinois
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48 times to circle the Earth's equator