Gainesville, Florida to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Jackson, Tennessee is 558.6 miles (898.9 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located NW of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 670.3 miles, taking about 13h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida 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. 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 Gainesville, Florida 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.