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Trip from White House, 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 51m

Distance

153.3 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m

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 Tennessee, United States of America

White House, 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 153.3-mile drive from White House, TN to Jackson, TN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes. With 98% of the route on major highways, including I-65, US-70, and I-40, you'll cover ground efficiently. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $24, making it an economical option for a quick getaway or essential travel within the Southeast region. Since it's a manageable distance, you have flexibility in planning your departure and stop times, with only one recommended stop along the way. This route is ideal if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated drive.

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

76.6 miles from White House, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 120.4 mi 2h 9m
I 65 21.5 mi 24m
US 70 6 mi 8m
SR 76 1.8 mi 3m
Downtown Loop 1.6 mi 2m
East Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
US 31W 0.2 mi <1m
Portland Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 120.4 mi, about 2h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 76

115 ft · 9 sec · Portland Road
2

Continue on US 31W; SR 76

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 31W; SR 76
3

Continue on SR 76

1.8 mi · 3 min · SR 76
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
5

Merge onto I 65

21 mi · 23 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto I 65

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 65
Toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 65

1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 48 sec
Exit 84B Toward I 40 West: Memphis
9

Merge onto I 40

120 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward US 70, US 412 East
11

Turn left onto US 70

4.2 mi · 6 min · US 70
12

Turn left onto US 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 70
13

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 51-minute duration, this 153.3-mile drive offers plenty of flexibility. You could depart in the morning to arrive in Jackson by lunchtime, or leave later in the day and still have ample time. With a fuel cost estimate of $24, budgeting for gas is simple. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 120.4 miles on I-40, so plan your single recommended stop strategically around the midpoint of this segment if needed for a break. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially on longer interstate portions.

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 76.6 miles from White House, TN, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.4 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 34 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.6 miles or 1h 26m 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 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 White House, 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 White House, TN

This is one driving day of about 153.3 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from White House, 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 120.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tennessee, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dickson, TN

77 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

Dickson, TN to Jackson, TN

92.6 mi · 1h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Nashville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dickson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.6 miles from White House, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.4 miles.

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 153.3

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 153.3

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 153.3

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 153.3

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 153.3

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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.5 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 65

Take the exit onto I 65 toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
5
23.8 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 65 / Downtown Loop

Merge onto I 65 / Downtown Loop

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
25.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward I 40 West: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 84B Toward I 40 West: Memphis
5
26 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.97 one way

$47.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.31 $52.63
premium $4.89 $29.50 $59.00
diesel $5.61 $33.85 $67.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46 0 $16.10 $7.36
Efficient EV 38.3 0 $13.41 $6.13
EV Truck/SUV 61.3 0 $21.46 $9.81

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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

White House, TN

Morning in White House on Sunday

Local time

6:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, TN

Morning in Jackson on Sunday

Local time

6:50 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

24 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 51m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free near mile 26.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 153.3-mile trip, with a remarkable 98% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-40 and I-65. This means long stretches of efficient travel, including one continuous segment of 120.4 miles on I-40. The personality of the drive is largely defined by its high-speed nature, allowing you to maintain consistent momentum for much of the journey. While the highway focus offers speed, be prepared for the typical characteristics of interstate driving as you make your way from White House to Jackson.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 120.4 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 65. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 65.

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 153.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles (I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 White House, TN to Jackson, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

23.5 mi in | ~28m | via I 65

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 153.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 120.4 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: at 2.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles (I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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