Origin
Chapel Hill, TN
Morning in Chapel Hill on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chapel Hill, TN to Jackson, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chapel Hill, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
This 25.2-mile drive from Chapel Hill, TN to Jackson, TN, is a quick 45-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate primarily on Beech Bluff Road and State Route 200, with a portion on TN 197. With a modest fuel cost estimate of around $4, this route offers a straightforward, mixed-terrain experience. As both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you won't be crossing any major geographical divides. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a day without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Bluff Road | 11.2 mi | 19m |
| State Route 200 | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| TN 197 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| East Chester Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 70 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Joe Horton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Hays Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beech Bluff Road
— 11.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Joe Horton Road
3
Turn left onto TN 200; SR 200
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 200
4
Turn right onto TN 197
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
TN 197
5
Turn right onto TN 198
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Beech Bluff Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto SR 198
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Beech Bluff Road
7
Continue on SR 198
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Chester Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 70
9
Turn right onto South Hays Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Hays Avenue
10
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Joe Horton Road
At end of road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TN 200; SR 200 / State Route 200
Turn left onto TN 200; SR 200 / State Route 200
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
TN 198 / Beech Bluff Road
Turn right onto TN 198 / Beech Bluff Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 198 / Beech Bluff Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 198 / Beech Bluff Road
Navigation decision point
5
24.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
South Hays Avenue
Turn right onto South Hays Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jackson, TN
Morning in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 44% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles along Beech Bluff Road. This road offers a blend of faster sections and more local, potentially winding segments as you progress toward Jackson. You'll experience a varied driving feel, transitioning between more open road conditions and potentially more built-up areas as you approach your destination.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Beech Bluff Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Joe Horton Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Joe Horton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TN 200; SR 200 / State Route 200): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (TN 198 / Beech Bluff Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on Beech Bluff Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Joe Horton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TN 200; SR 200 / State Route 200): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (TN 198 / Beech Bluff Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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