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

294.3 miles 473.6 km · straight line
367.9 miles estimated 592 km · driving distance
7h 24min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
214° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Indiana from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Columbus, Indiana to Jackson, Tennessee is 294.3 miles (473.6 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located SSW of Columbus, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.9 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Indiana in Indiana 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, Indiana 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, Indiana to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 24min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 53min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 2min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Indiana & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients