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

436.9 miles 703.1 km · straight line
506.8 miles actual route 815.6 km · driving distance
9h 33min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Jackson, Tennessee is 436.9 miles (703.1 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located SW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506.8 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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, Ohio and Jackson, Tennessee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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, Ohio to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 33min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 28min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 4min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM