Jackson, Tennessee to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.8 miles 791.5 km · straight line
590.2 miles estimated 949.8 km · driving distance
11h 52min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Manhattan?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Manhattan is 491.8 miles (791.5 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located WNW of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 590.2 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Manhattan in Kansas.

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 Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 52min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 14min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 16min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients