Jackson, Tennessee to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

506 miles 814.4 km · straight line
607.3 miles estimated 977.3 km · driving distance
12h 13min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Roanoke?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Roanoke is 506 miles (814.4 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607.3 miles, taking about 12h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Roanoke in Virginia.

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. 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 13min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 40min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 53min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients