Jackson, Tennessee to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1441 miles 2319 km · straight line
1729.2 miles estimated 2782.8 km · driving distance
34h 47min estimated drive time
$166 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Lake Havasu City is 1441 miles (2319 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located W of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1729.2 miles, taking about 34h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Tennessee and Lake Havasu 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, Tennessee to Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 47min $166 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 44min $138–$259* Budget
Train ~45h 13min $208–$605* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 480 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients