Spanning 62.1 miles across Tennessee, this drive between Mount Carmel and Jackson is a straightforward transit through the Southeast. You can expect to complete the journey in roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is quite economical for solo travelers or small groups. The route relies on a combination of Mt Carmel Road, West Main Street, and US 412 to bridge the gap between these two locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this route offers a practical connection that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.1 miles from Mount Carmel, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Main Street
17.4 mi
19m
US 412
10.5 mi
11m
Mt Carmel Road
9.1 mi
25m
I 40
6.3 mi
6m
US 70
6 mi
8m
US 641
4.7 mi
5m
TN 100
3.5 mi
6m
West Church Sttreet
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 17.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on Mt Carmel Road
2.3 mi·8 min·Mt Carmel Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Mount Carmel Access
526 ft·23 sec·Mount Carmel Access
3
Continue on 1758
6.8 mi·16 min·Mt Carmel Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto TN 100
3.5 mi·6 min·TN 100
5
Turn right onto Middleburg Road
0.5 mi·53 sec·Middleburg Road
6
Turn right onto US 641
4.7 mi·5 min·US 641
7
Turn left onto US 412
17 mi·19 min·West Main Street
8
Continue on US 412
2.2 mi·2 min·West Church Sttreet
9
Continue on US 412
10 mi·11 min·US 412
10
Turn right onto SR 152
0.8 mi·1 min·Law Road
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
12
Merge onto I 40
6.3 mi·6 min·I 40
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward US 70, US 412 East
14
Turn left onto US 70
4.2 mi·6 min·US 70
15
Turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi·2 min·US 70
16
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this route takes less than two hours to complete, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. You won't need to worry about complex stop-overs, as there are no scheduled stops required for a trip of this length. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $9, so topping off your tank before you leave Mount Carmel ensures a stress-free transit to Jackson. Because the drive is relatively short, it is best to treat it as a single, direct effort to maximize your time at your destination. Pay close attention to your speed as you transition from the 17.4-mile stretch on West Main Street onto the highway sections, as road conditions and traffic patterns will change accordingly.
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 31.1 miles from Mount Carmel, TN, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 14 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 53m 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 18m
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 Mount Carmel, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Carmel, TN
This is one driving day of about 62.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Mount Carmel, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Main Street for about 17.4 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.3 mi into trip|~8m in|Mount Carmel Access
Keep slight right at fork onto Mount Carmel Access
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.2 mi into trip|~25m in|TN 100
At end of road, turn left onto TN 100
Navigation decision point
4
48 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|SR 152 / Law Road
Turn right onto SR 152 / Law Road
Navigation decision point
5
48.8 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
55.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m 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
$9.71 one way
$19.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$10.66
$21.32
premium
$4.89
$11.95
$23.90
diesel
$5.61
$13.71
$27.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.6
0
$6.52
$2.98
Efficient EV
15.5
0
$5.43
$2.48
EV Truck/SUV
24.8
0
$8.69
$3.97
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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 18, 2026
Origin
Mount Carmel, TN
Morning
in Mount Carmel on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, TN
Morning
in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph94% chanceLive forecast
52°F
Parsons, TN
31 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
4 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 31m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with a significant portion of highway travel. You will spend about 50% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the more localized segments of the journey. Your longest uninterrupted stint behind the wheel will be a 17.4-mile stretch along West Main Street, which serves as a key artery for this trek. As you transition between the various roads, the driving experience shifts from the tighter pace of local streets to the more consistent flow of US 412. It is a functional drive that requires steady attention as you navigate through the different road types.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 2.3 miles in near Mount Carmel Access.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m 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 2.3 miles (Mount Carmel Access): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.2 miles (TN 100): Navigation decision point; at 48 miles (SR 152 / Law Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on West Main Street. 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 2.3 miles (Mount Carmel Access): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.2 miles (TN 100): Navigation decision point; at 48 miles (SR 152 / Law 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.
