Jackson, Tennessee to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

397.6 miles 639.9 km · straight line
500.3 miles actual route 805.2 km · driving distance
9h 27min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Kansas City?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Kansas City is 397.6 miles (639.9 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NW of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.3 miles, taking about 9h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Kansas City in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Jackson, Tennessee and Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 27min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 20min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~8h 59min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM