Brownsville to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

845.4 miles 1360.6 km · straight line
1014.5 miles estimated 1632.7 km · driving distance
20h 25min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Brownsville to Jackson, Tennessee is 845.4 miles (1360.6 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located NE of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1014.5 miles, taking about 20h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville 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. 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 Brownsville and Jackson, Tennessee. 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 Brownsville to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 25min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 30min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 33min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients