Jefferson City to Laurel, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505.6 miles 813.7 km · straight line
606.7 miles estimated 976.4 km · driving distance
12h 12min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Jefferson City from Laurel, Mississippi?

The distance from Jefferson City to Laurel, Mississippi is 505.6 miles (813.7 km) as the crow flies. Laurel, Mississippi is located SSE of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 606.7 miles, taking about 12h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri and Laurel, Mississippi in Mississippi.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jefferson City and Laurel, Mississippi. 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 Jefferson City to Laurel, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 12min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 38min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 52min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jefferson City & Laurel, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
Laurel, Mississippi
31.69°N, 89.13°W
America/Chicago
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients