Jackson, Mississippi to Johnson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

525.7 miles 846.1 km · straight line
630.9 miles estimated 1015.3 km · driving distance
12h 41min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Johnson City?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Johnson City is 525.7 miles (846.1 km) as the crow flies. Johnson City is located NE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 630.9 miles, taking about 12h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Johnson City 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 Jackson, Mississippi and Johnson City. 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 Jackson, Mississippi to Johnson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 41min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 13min $50–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 29min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Johnson City

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients