Dallas, Texas to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

496.4 miles 798.8 km · straight line
540.4 miles actual route 869.7 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Jackson, Tennessee is 496.4 miles (798.8 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 540.4 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM