Charleston, Illinois to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, Illinois from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Charleston, Illinois to Jackson, Tennessee is 270.5 miles (435.3 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located S of Charleston, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 338.1 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, Illinois in Illinois and Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, Illinois 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.