How far is Belle Meade, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Belle Meade, TN to Jackson, TN is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
122.8 mi
02h 20m
Flight
114.52 mi
184.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.52 mi
Kilometers
184.31 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.8 mi
Kilometers
197.63 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, May 30, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Belle Meade
Sat, May 30, 2:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Meade
2026-05-30T09:33
Arrive Jackson
Sat, May 30, 11:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belle Meade
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 Belle Meade
61.3 mi
01h 10m
To Jackson
61.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Meade and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Meade and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Place

    1304 ft · 33 sec · Harding Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Harding Place

    1.1 km · 2 min · Harding Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harding Pike

    960 ft · 22 sec · Harding Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Harding Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Harding Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Memphis-Bristol Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 40 West: Memphis

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    109.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  8. 8

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Meade 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
109 mi · 89%
Memphis-Bristol Highway
3.81 mi · 3%
Harding Pike
1.87 mi · 2%
Harding Place
0.96 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
US 70
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 57m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 10m from Belle Meade
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Belle Meade and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Belle Meade to Jackson?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 61.3 miles from Belle Meade and 61.5 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Belle Meade and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Belle Meade and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 114.52 mi (184.31 km).

Belle Meade

#1 Belle Meade

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,788
Coordinates36.0958900, -86.8569400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Belle Meade (-86.85694, 36.09589)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.33 $32.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.42 $36.83
Premium $4.65 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $5.30 $22.97 $45.93

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle Meade and Jackson. The current time is 09:33:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.