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

552.3 miles 888.8 km · straight line
714.3 miles actual route 1149.5 km · driving distance
13h 8min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Jacksonville, Florida is 552.3 miles (888.8 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SE of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 714.3 miles, taking about 13h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

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, Tennessee and Jacksonville, Florida. 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 Jackson, Tennessee to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 8min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 46min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~17h 4min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM