Jackson, TN Road Trips

With 36 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Jackson, TN works well as a launching point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 18-mile quick runs to 410-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Jackson, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of Madison County, Tennessee, United States

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Trip Routes

96

Longest Drive

409.5 mi

Bloomingdale, TN

Quickest Drive

25m

Humboldt, TN

Plan Around Jackson, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Jackson, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Jonesborough, TN to Jackson, TN 400.2 mi · 7h 24m Greeneville, TN to Jackson, TN 377.4 mi · 6h 56m Madisonville, TN to Jackson, TN 322.1 mi · 5h 59m Alcoa, TN to Jackson, TN 311.3 mi · 5h 46m

Continue From Jackson, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Jackson, TN to Bloomingdale, TN 409.5 mi · 7h 30m Jackson, TN to Kingsport, TN 404.6 mi · 7h 27m Jackson, TN to Morristown, TN 348.5 mi · 6h 30m Jackson, TN to Athens, TN 311.4 mi · 5h 49m

Trips from Jackson, TN

Jackson, TN to Bloomingdale, TN

409.5 mi 7h 30m

Jackson, TN to Kingsport, TN

404.6 mi 7h 27m

Jackson, TN to Morristown, TN

348.5 mi 6h 30m

Jackson, TN to Athens, TN

311.4 mi 5h 49m

Jackson, TN to Alcoa, TN

310.4 mi 5h 45m

Jackson, TN to Johnson, TN

290.7 mi 5h 35m

Jackson, TN to East Brainerd, TN

265 mi 4h 58m

Jackson, TN to East Chattanooga, TN

258.9 mi 4h 51m

Jackson, TN to Jamestown, TN

255.7 mi 4h 53m

Jackson, TN to Chattanooga, TN

254.4 mi 4h 42m

Jackson, TN to Lake Tansi, TN

247.6 mi 4h 39m

Jackson, TN to Powells Crossroads, TN

244.1 mi 4h 33m

Jackson, TN to Tracy City, TN

216.1 mi 4h 4m

Jackson, TN to Winchester, TN

198.5 mi 3h 50m

Jackson, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN

197.9 mi 3h 53m

Jackson, TN to Lafayette, TN

196.3 mi 3h 40m

Jackson, TN to Lynchburg, TN

180.8 mi 3h 34m

Jackson, TN to Jamestown, TN

154.8 mi 2h 50m

Driving from Jackson, TN

On average, trips departing from Jackson, TN run 171 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 16m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 410 miles (7h 30m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Jackson, TN are Bloomingdale, TN (409.5 mi, 7h 30m), Kingsport, TN (404.6 mi, 7h 27m), Morristown, TN (348.5 mi, 6h 30m), Athens, TN (311.4 mi, 5h 49m), and Alcoa, TN (310.4 mi, 5h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 171-mile trip from Jackson, TN, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 36 mapped routes leaving Jackson, TN and 60 routes heading into Jackson, TN, covering 96 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 410 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jackson, TN covers 410 miles and takes approximately 7h 30m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.

The average route from Jackson, TN runs about 171 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 171-mile trip from Jackson, TN costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Jackson, TN include Bloomingdale, TN, Kingsport, TN, Morristown, TN and Athens, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.