Austin, Texas to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

635.6 miles 1022.9 km · straight line
734.6 miles actual route 1182.3 km · driving distance
12h 52min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Jackson, Tennessee is 635.6 miles (1022.9 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 734.6 miles, taking about 12h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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 Austin, Texas and Jackson, Tennessee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 52min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 26min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~16h 44min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM