Chattanooga to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

338.5 miles 544.7 km · straight line
406.1 miles estimated 653.6 km · driving distance
8h 10min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Chattanooga to Jackson, Mississippi is 338.5 miles (544.7 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located WSW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 406.1 miles, taking about 8h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Jackson, Mississippi 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga and Jackson, Mississippi. 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 Chattanooga to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 10min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 48min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients