Jackson, Tennessee to Mattoon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

268.4 miles 431.9 km · straight line
335.5 miles estimated 539.9 km · driving distance
6h 45min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Mattoon?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Mattoon is 268.4 miles (431.9 km) as the crow flies. Mattoon is located N of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 335.5 miles, taking about 6h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Mattoon in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Tennessee and Mattoon. 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 Mattoon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 45min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 6min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 25min $40–$117* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Mattoon

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Mattoon
39.48°N, 88.37°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 89 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients