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How long does mail take from Mississippi?

Typical delivery days from Mississippi (measured from Jackson) to every state. USPS Ground Advantage usually takes 3–5 days to other mainland states, and UPS or FedEx Ground 2–5 business days.

Delivery days from Mississippi

From Jackson, the closest states are Louisiana, Arkansas and Alabama, where mail usually arrives at the short end of each range. The farthest is Washington, about 2,000 miles away. Locally around Jackson, First-Class Mail usually takes 2 days and Ground Advantage 3 days; the far side of Mississippi can take a day or two longer.

ToFirst-Class MailGround AdvantagePriority MailUPS or FedEx Ground
Alabama3332–3
Alaska513–2641–2 weeks
Arizona5433–4
Arkansas3332–3
California5534–5
Colorado4433–4
Connecticut5433–4
Delaware5433–4
Washington, DC4433–4
Florida4432–3
Georgia4332–3
Hawaii515–1941–2 weeks
Idaho5534–5
Illinois4433–4
Indiana4332–3
Iowa4433–4
Kansas4432–3
Kentucky4332–3
Louisiana4432–3
Maine5433–4
Maryland4433–4
Massachusetts5433–4
Michigan4433–4
Minnesota4433–4
Local (Jackson area)2331
Missouri4332–3
Montana5433–4
Nebraska4433–4
Nevada5434–5
New Hampshire5433–4
New Jersey5433–4
New Mexico4433–4
New York5433–4
North Carolina4432–3
North Dakota4433–4
Ohio4433–4
Oklahoma4332–3
Oregon5534–5
Pennsylvania4433–4
Rhode Island5433–4
South Carolina4432–3
South Dakota4433–4
Tennessee3332–3
Texas4432–3
Utah5533–4
Vermont5533–4
Virginia4433–4
Washington5534–5
West Virginia4433–4
Wisconsin4433–4
Wyoming5433–4

USPS columns are USPS's own service standards between these cities (effective November 1, 2026); UPS and FedEx are estimates from distance. USPS days count Saturdays; UPS and FedEx count business days. Sundays and holidays aren't counted. Routes to or from Alaska and Hawaii travel by air or barge: "1–2 weeks" is typical for ground, and "3+" means at least that many days by air.

Measured from Jackson to each state's main population center. Your exact ZIP codes can differ by a day either way: enter both ZIP codes for your route. Estimates, not guarantees.

Questions people ask

How long does mail take within Mississippi?

Around Jackson, First-Class Mail usually takes 2 days and Ground Advantage 3 days, not counting Sundays and holidays. Between far-apart cities in Mississippi, add a day or two; enter both ZIP codes for your route.

How long does mail take from Mississippi to California?

About 5 days by First-Class Mail, 5 days by USPS Ground Advantage, 3 days by Priority Mail, and 4–5 business days by UPS or FedEx Ground.

How long does mail take from Mississippi to New York?

About 5 days by First-Class Mail, 4 days by USPS Ground Advantage, 3 days by Priority Mail, and 3–4 business days by UPS or FedEx Ground.