Hays to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.2 miles 998.1 km · straight line
744.2 miles estimated 1197.7 km · driving distance
14h 58min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Hays from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Hays to Jackson, Tennessee is 620.2 miles (998.1 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located ESE of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 744.2 miles, taking about 14h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hays 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 Hays to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 58min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 58min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 27min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients