Jackson, Tennessee to The Woodlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

540.2 miles 869.4 km · straight line
648.3 miles estimated 1043.3 km · driving distance
13h 2min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from The Woodlands?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to The Woodlands is 540.2 miles (869.4 km) as the crow flies. The Woodlands is located SW of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 648.3 miles, taking about 13h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and The Woodlands in Texas.

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. 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 The Woodlands. 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 The Woodlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 2min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 38min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 57min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & The Woodlands

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
The Woodlands
30.16°N, 95.49°W
America/Chicago
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients