Jackson, Mississippi to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to West Palm Beach is 720.5 miles (1159.6 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located ESE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 864.6 miles, taking about 17h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and West Palm Beach in Florida.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 West Palm Beach. 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.