Columbia, Missouri to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

301 miles 484.4 km · straight line
376.2 miles estimated 605.5 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Jackson, Tennessee is 301 miles (484.4 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located SE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.2 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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. 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients