Jackson, Tennessee to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1666.3 miles 2681.7 km · straight line
1883.7 miles actual route 3031.5 km · driving distance
32h 29min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 51min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Los Angeles?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Los Angeles is 1666.3 miles (2681.7 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1883.7 miles, taking about 32h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 51min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Los Angeles in California.

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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 29min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 59min $151–$283* Budget
Train ~42h 14min $226–$659* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 555 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 139 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM