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Trip from Jackson, TN to Lynchburg, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

180.8 mi

291 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Jackson, TN

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Downtown Lynchburg, TN, TN

Lynchburg, TN

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Trip Overview

This 180.8-mile drive from Jackson to Lynchburg, Tennessee, is an easy one-day adventure, typically taking about 3 hours and 34 minutes. You'll primarily be on United States Route 64 and US 412, with about 65% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $28, making it an economical option. Since it's a manageable distance, you can comfortably complete it in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey through Tennessee.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90.4 miles from Jackson, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
United States Route 64 44.4 mi 50m
US 64 35 mi 40m
US 412 30.1 mi 34m
South Tennessee Avenue 25.1 mi 28m
Savannah Highway 12.4 mi 14m
Lynchburg Highway 8.5 mi 12m
I 40 6.3 mi 6m
Billy Nance Road 4.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: United States Route 64 — 44.4 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Lynchburg, TN.

1

Start on East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 70
3

Turn right onto US 70

4.0 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
5

Merge onto I 40

6.3 mi · 6 min · I 40
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 93 Toward 152: Lexington
7

Turn right onto SR 152

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Law Road
8

Turn left onto US 412

10 mi · 11 min · US 412
9

Turn left onto US 412

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 412
10

Continue on US 412;SR 114

3.5 mi · 3 min · US 412;SR 114
11

Merge onto US 412; SR 114

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 412; SR 114
12

Turn right onto US 641

25 mi · 28 min · South Tennessee Avenue
13

Continue on US 641

1.1 mi · 1 min · Billy Nance Highway West
14

Continue on US 641

4.4 mi · 5 min · Billy Nance Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 64

12 mi · 14 min · Savannah Highway
16

Continue on US 64

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
17

Continue on US 64

44 mi · 50 min · United States Route 64
18

Continue on US 64

0.7 mi · 48 sec · West College Street
19

Continue on US 64

35 mi · 40 min · US 64
20

Turn left onto TN 50

8.5 mi · 12 min · Lynchburg Highway
21

Continue on SR 50

3.7 mi · 5 min · Fayetteville Highway
22

Continue on SR 55

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Majors Boulevard
23

Turn right onto Hiles Street

77 ft · 2 sec · Hiles Street
24

Arrive at destination

Hiles Street

Trip Plan

With a duration of just over three and a half hours, this drive from Jackson to Lynchburg is perfect for a single day trip. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. You'll have one primary stop opportunity listed, but with a drive this length, you can easily add more if needed or push through if you prefer. The longest stretch without a major road change is 44.4 miles on US 64, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. Given the $28 fuel cost, it’s wise to fill up before you depart Jackson.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.4 miles from Jackson, TN, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 40 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90.4 miles or 1h 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 2h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynchburg, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jackson, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jackson, TN

This is one driving day of about 180.8 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Jackson, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on United States Route 64 for about 44.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Tennessee, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrenceburg, TN

90 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Carmel, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.4 miles from Jackson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

Visit website

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

Visit website

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19012203010

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+17316683353

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17317362362

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 70

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

Navigation decision point

3
2.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 70 / Whitehall Street

Turn right onto US 70 / Whitehall Street

Navigation decision point

3
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
13.1 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward 152: Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 93 Toward 152: Lexington
4
13.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | SR 152 / Law Road

Turn right onto SR 152 / Law Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.27 one way

$56.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.03 $62.07
premium $4.89 $34.79 $69.59
diesel $5.61 $39.92 $79.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.2 0 $18.98 $8.68
Efficient EV 45.2 0 $15.82 $7.23
EV Truck/SUV 72.3 0 $25.31 $11.57

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jackson, TN

Late night in Jackson on Tuesday

Local time

5:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lynchburg, TN

Late night in Lynchburg on Tuesday

Local time

5:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Lawrenceburg, TN

90 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

17 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

3h 34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 180.8-mile trip. With 65% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of relatively fast travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 44.4 miles on United States Route 64, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While primarily highway, the route incorporates US 412, which can sometimes offer a slightly different driving experience compared to larger interstates. Overall, it’s a drive that prioritizes efficient travel.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.4 mi on United States Route 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Route 64 and US 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 70.

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 3h 34m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 70 / Whitehall Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Jackson, TN to Lynchburg, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.

152: Lexington

13.1 mi in | ~16m

About the Cities

Starting in Jackson, TN

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 180.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.4 miles on United States Route 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 70 / Whitehall Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Lynchburg, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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