How far is Ashland City, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Ashland City, TN to Jackson, TN is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.49 mi
02h 06m
Flight
107.97 mi
173.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.97 mi
Kilometers
173.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.49 mi
Kilometers
201.95 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, Apr 25, 11:20 AM CDT
Return by in Ashland City
Sat, Apr 25, 1:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland City
2026-04-25T09:13
Arrive Jackson
Sat, Apr 25, 11:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Ashland City
62.6 mi
01h 03m
To Jackson
62.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland City and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland City and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sams Creek Road

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Sams Creek Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1160 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Kingston Spring

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Kingston Spring

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Luyben Hills Road

    1260 ft · 29 sec · Luyben Hills Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Memphis

    1081 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East

    684 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland City and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
101 mi · 80%
Sams Creek Road
9.93 mi · 8%
River Road
3.8 mi · 3%
East Kingston Spring
2.47 mi · 2%
Cumberland Street
0.99 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 03m from Ashland City
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland City to Jackson?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Ashland City and 62.8 miles from Jackson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lobelville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland City and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 107.97 mi (173.76 km).

Ashland City

#1 Ashland City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates36.2742200, -87.0641700
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-87.064052, 36.274278)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.41
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.71 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.68
Premium $4.65 $20.62 $41.23
Diesel $5.30 $23.50 $46.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland City and Jackson. The current time is 09:13:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.