Origin
Nolensville, TN
Late night in Nolensville on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nolensville, TN to Jackson, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
146.1 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nolensville, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
This 146.1-mile drive from Nolensville, TN to Jackson, TN is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 43 minutes on the road, with 94% of your journey on major highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $23, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. It's a practical choice for a day trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 88.8 miles on I-40.
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
73 miles from Nolensville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 88.8 mi | 1h 35m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 42.5 mi | 46m |
| Nolensville Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| US 70 | 6 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Horton Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 88.8 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nolensville, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on US 31A; US 41A
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Nolensville Road
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Horton Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 West: Franklin
4
Merge onto I 840
42 mi
·
46 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 40
89 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
I 40
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 70, US 412 East
7
Turn left onto US 70
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 70
8
Turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
9
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just under 3 hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving Nolensville in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially on I-40. You'll encounter one major stretch of 88.8 miles on I-40, so plan for a fuel or rest stop before or after this segment. The estimated fuel cost is $23, which is a good budget to keep in mind. Given the short duration, you have the advantage of making spontaneous stops along the way if needed.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73 miles from Nolensville, TN, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.8 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 22m 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 12m
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 Nolensville, 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 Nolensville, TN
This is one driving day of about 146.1 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Nolensville, 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 I 40 for about 88.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73 miles from Nolensville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 139.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Road
Depart onto US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 840 West: Franklin
Navigation decision point
Toward I 840 West: Franklin
5
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
50.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
139.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m 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
$22.84 one way
$45.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.08 | $50.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.12 | $56.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.26 | $64.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.45 | $9.35 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 43m 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?
You'll find this route to be primarily a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the mileage on major roads like I-40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This means you'll experience mostly fast-paced driving, ideal for covering distance efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 88.8 miles on I-40, so be prepared for extended periods of highway cruising. While it's a highway-centric journey, the inclusion of Nolensville Road at the start and end offers brief transitions off the main interstates.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nolensville, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 2h 43m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 2h 43m. Total distance: 146.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.8 miles on I 40. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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