Fresno, California to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1721.7 miles 2770.8 km · straight line
2007.2 miles actual route 3230.3 km · driving distance
34h 48min estimated drive time
$193 - $238 estimated fuel cost
~3h 58min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Fresno, California to Jackson, Tennessee is 1721.7 miles (2770.8 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located E of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2007.2 miles, taking about 34h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 58min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California and Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 48min $193 - $238 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 46min $161–$301* Budget
Train ~45h 14min $241–$703* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 574 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM