Emporia to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

449.7 miles 723.7 km · straight line
539.6 miles estimated 868.4 km · driving distance
10h 51min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Emporia from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Emporia to Jackson, Tennessee is 449.7 miles (723.7 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located ESE of Emporia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 539.6 miles, taking about 10h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Emporia in Kansas 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 Emporia 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 Emporia to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 51min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 1min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 18min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Emporia & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Emporia
38.40°N, 96.18°W
America/Chicago
348m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients