Jackson, Tennessee to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

437 miles 703.3 km · straight line
524.4 miles estimated 844 km · driving distance
10h 33min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Saint Joseph is 437 miles (703.3 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located NW of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 524.4 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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 Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 33min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 40min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 1min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients