Jackson, Mississippi to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

437.3 miles 703.7 km · straight line
524.7 miles estimated 844.4 km · driving distance
10h 33min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
360° N bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from St. Louis?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to St. Louis is 437.3 miles (703.7 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located N of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 524.7 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and St. Louis in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 33min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 40min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 1min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients