Jefferson City to Vicksburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436.1 miles 701.9 km · straight line
523.4 miles estimated 842.3 km · driving distance
10h 32min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
170° S bearing direction

How far is Jefferson City from Vicksburg?

The distance from Jefferson City to Vicksburg is 436.1 miles (701.9 km) as the crow flies. Vicksburg is located S of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523.4 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri and Vicksburg in Mississippi.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jefferson City and Vicksburg. 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 Vicksburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 32min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 38min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 0min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jefferson City & Vicksburg

Quick Facts

Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
Vicksburg
32.35°N, 90.88°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients