Trip from Loretto, 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

2h 29m

Distance

127.4 mi

205 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 19m ★

6 AM

2h 29m

8 AM

2h 49m

10 AM

2h 36m

12 PM

2h 34m

3 PM

2h 37m

5 PM

2h 48m

8 PM

2h 23m

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

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Loretto, TN

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

Jackson, TN

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Trip Overview

This 127.4-mile drive from Loretto, TN, to Jackson, TN, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 29 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day trip. Primarily utilizing US 64 and US 641, with a brief stint on West Main Street, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 74% of it on faster roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, it's an economical option for travelers within the Southeast region of Tennessee. The drive offers a consistent pace, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

63.7 miles from Loretto, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 64	41 mi	47m
US 641	30.6 mi	35m
West Main Street	17.4 mi	19m
US 412	10.5 mi	11m
Andrew Jackson Highway	7.7 mi	8m
I 40	6.3 mi	6m
US 70	6 mi	8m
South Military Street	3.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 64 — 41 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto Church Street

504 ft · 24 sec · Church Street

Turn left onto US 43

3.4 mi · 3 min · South Military Street

Continue on US 43

7.7 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto US 64

29 mi · 32 min · US 64

Turn right onto US 64

12 mi · 14 min · US 64

Turn right onto US 641

31 mi · 35 min · US 641

Turn left onto US 412

17 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 412

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

Continue on US 412

10 mi · 11 min · US 412

Turn right onto SR 152

0.8 mi · 1 min · Law Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge onto I 40

6.3 mi · 6 min · I 40

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward US 70, US 412 East

Turn left onto US 70

4.2 mi · 6 min · US 70

Turn left onto US 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 70

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 2-hour and 29-minute duration for the 127.4-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave Loretto in the morning to make the most of your day in Jackson. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, keep your tank topped up, especially before embarking on the 41-mile stretch on US 64. While there are no specific stops noted, plan for a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs and stay refreshed. This route is designed for efficiency, so you can focus on your destination.

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 63.7 miles from Loretto, TN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41 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 28 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.7 miles or 1h 14m 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

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Loretto, TN

This is one driving day of about 127.4 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Loretto, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 41 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clifton, TN

64 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.

Popular next leg

Clifton, TN to Jackson, TN

69 mi · 1h 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Sweetwater, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clifton, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.7 miles from Loretto, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.4

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

Visit website

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.4

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

Visit website

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.4

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19012203010

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.4

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+17316683353

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.4

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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 120.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Church Street

Turn left onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

11.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

40.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 64

Turn right onto US 64

Navigation decision point

114 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

120.5 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.92 one way

$39.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$21.87	$43.74
premium	$4.89	$24.52	$49.03
diesel	$5.61	$28.13	$56.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.2	$13.38	$6.12
Efficient EV	31.9	$11.15	$5.10
EV Truck/SUV	51	$17.84	$8.15

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 16, 2026

Origin

Loretto, TN

Late night in Loretto on Sunday

Local time

2:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, TN

Late night in Jackson on Sunday

Local time

2:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Clifton, TN

64 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

2h 29m 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 largely highway-focused experience on this 127.4-mile route. With 74% of the drive on higher-speed roads, you'll cover ground quickly. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 41 miles on US 64, providing a good period of consistent driving. While the profile is mainly highway, the transition onto US 641 and West Main Street will introduce more local road characteristics as you approach Jackson. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a gradual shift in scenery and pace.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 41 mi on US 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and US 641. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Church Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 127.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.1 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 127.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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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Trip from Loretto, TN to Jackson, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

Taco Bell

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Loretto, TN

Jackson, TN

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 29m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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