Columbus, Georgia to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

308.9 miles 497.2 km · straight line
386.2 miles estimated 621.5 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to Jackson, Tennessee is 308.9 miles (497.2 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located NW of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.2 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia 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. 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 Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients