How far is Caryville, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Caryville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caryville and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caryville and Jackson.
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Start on Mountain Road
53 m · 12 sec · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1272 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
18 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Knoxville
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
74 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Creek Street
3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Frost Bottom Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway
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Continue on Harriman Highway
1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway
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Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway
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Continue on North Roane Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street
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Turn left
969 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caryville and Jackson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Roane Street
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Caryville and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caryville to Jackson?
The road trip is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km) and usually takes 05h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Caryville and 155.4 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261 miles (420.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.29 one way or $82.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Caryville and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caryville and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caryville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 261.04 mi (420.11 km).
#1 Caryville
City in Washington County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,122 |
| Coordinates | 36.2989700, -84.2232600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $41.29 | $82.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.57 | $93.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.96 | $101.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.08 | $116.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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