Jackson, Tennessee to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.6 miles 467.6 km · straight line
363.2 miles estimated 584.5 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Richmond, Kentucky is 290.6 miles (467.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located ENE of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.2 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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 Richmond, Kentucky. 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 Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients