Jackson, Tennessee to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

685.8 miles 1103.7 km · straight line
794.5 miles actual route 1278.7 km · driving distance
14h 35min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Washington DC?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Washington DC is 685.8 miles (1103.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 794.5 miles, taking about 14h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 35min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 30min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~18h 58min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM