Jackson, Tennessee to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

459.8 miles 739.9 km · straight line
551.7 miles estimated 887.9 km · driving distance
11h 6min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from New River Gorge?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to New River Gorge is 459.8 miles (739.9 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.7 miles, taking about 11h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Tennessee and New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 6min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 19min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 33min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients