Jackson, Tennessee to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1469.5 miles 2365 km · straight line
1666.5 miles actual route 2682 km · driving distance
28h 52min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Las Vegas?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Las Vegas is 1469.5 miles (2365 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1666.5 miles, taking about 28h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 52min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 38min $133–$250* Budget
Train ~37h 32min $200–$583* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 490 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM