Fort Leonard Wood to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

234.9 miles 378.1 km · straight line
293.7 miles estimated 472.6 km · driving distance
5h 54min estimated drive time
$28 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Fort Leonard Wood from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Fort Leonard Wood to Jackson, Tennessee is 234.9 miles (378.1 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located SE of Fort Leonard Wood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 293.7 miles, taking about 5h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Fort Leonard Wood 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 Fort Leonard Wood to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 54min $28 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 5min $23–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 36min $35–$103* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Leonard Wood & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Fort Leonard Wood
37.71°N, 92.16°W
America/Chicago
333m elevation
Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Explore more routes from Jackson, Tennessee

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 78 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 106 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients