Houston to Jackson, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

555.5 miles 894 km · straight line
655.5 miles actual route 1055 km · driving distance
11h 55min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Houston to Jackson, Tennessee is 555.5 miles (894 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 655.5 miles, taking about 11h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston 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 Houston to Jackson, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 55min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 18min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~15h 30min $79–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM