Jackson, Mississippi to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

714.1 miles 1149.3 km · straight line
857 miles estimated 1379.2 km · driving distance
17h 14min estimated drive time
$82 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Waterloo, Iowa is 714.1 miles (1149.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located N of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857 miles, taking about 17h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa.

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 Waterloo, Iowa. 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 Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 14min $82 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 41min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 24min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Waterloo, Iowa
42.49°N, 92.34°W
America/Chicago
261m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients