If you are planning to travel from Hohenwald to Jackson, Tennessee, you are looking at a straightforward 79.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes to complete. This route serves perfectly as a quick day trip, as the total duration is short enough that you won't need to worry about an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Because the trip is relatively brief and direct, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule. It is an ideal option if you need to transit between these points without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Hohenwald, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Linden Highway
51.3 mi
59m
US 412
10.5 mi
11m
I 40
6.3 mi
6m
US 70
6 mi
8m
East Main Street
3.3 mi
4m
West Church Sttreet
2.2 mi
2m
Law Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Linden Highway
— 51.3 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hohenwald, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on US 412
2.6 mi·3 min·East Main Street
2
Continue on US 412
51 mi·59 min·Linden Highway
3
Continue on US 412
2.2 mi·2 min·West Church Sttreet
4
Continue on US 412
10 mi·11 min·US 412
5
Turn right onto SR 152
0.8 mi·1 min·Law Road
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
7
Merge onto I 40
6.3 mi·6 min·I 40
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward US 70, US 412 East
9
Turn left onto US 70
4.2 mi·6 min·US 70
10
Turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi·2 min·US 70
11
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Because this drive is only 1 hour and 35 minutes long, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your daily agenda. You won't need to worry about planning formal rest breaks given the short duration, but keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route can be more demanding than a straight shot on an interstate. Since there are no scheduled stops in the data, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Hohenwald to avoid any mid-trip stress. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation tools ready, as the reliance on local roads like Law Road and West Church Street means you will be making several turns to reach Jackson efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.4 miles from Hohenwald, TN, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hohenwald, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hohenwald, TN
This is one driving day of about 80.8 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hohenwald, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Linden Highway for about 51.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 66.6 and 80.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
66.6 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|SR 152 / Law Road
Turn right onto SR 152 / Law Road
Navigation decision point
5
67.4 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
67.6 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
73.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 70, US 412 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70, US 412 East
3
80.1 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.63 one way
$25.26 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.87
$27.74
premium
$4.89
$15.55
$31.10
diesel
$5.61
$17.84
$35.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.48
$3.88
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.07
$3.23
EV Truck/SUV
32.3
0
$11.31
$5.17
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Hohenwald, TN
Late night
in Hohenwald on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, TN
Late night
in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Parsons, TN
40 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Linden Highway, West Church Street, and Law Road, which keeps the pace steady but requires your full attention at the wheel. The road's personality is defined by its local character, moving you through the Tennessee landscape without the monotony of a major expressway. Since there are no major highway stretches, the drive remains consistent and intimate throughout the entire 79.5-mile span. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience where the curves and local road conditions dictate your speed.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.3 mi on Linden Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 66.6 miles in near SR 152 / Law Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hohenwald, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 1h 35m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 66.6 miles (SR 152 / Law Road): Navigation decision point; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 67.6 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Jackson is a city in Western Tennessee that grew as a crossroads between various railroads in the four cardinal directions. It was the major commerce center of western Tennessee around the time of its founding in 1821 because Memphis had yet to emerge as a dominant community. Jackson hasn't been without its fair share of trials and travails as it knew the systemic ordeals of slavery for cotton production and lynchings and disenfranchisement as well as other places did in the South, plus high crime and tornadoes.
The longest stretch is about 51.3 miles on Linden Highway. 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 66.6 miles (SR 152 / Law Road): Navigation decision point; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 67.6 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, TN before heading back.
