How far is Charlotte, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Charlotte, TN to Jackson, TN is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.37 mi
02h 00m
Flight
91.22 mi
146.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.22 mi
Kilometers
146.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.37 mi
Kilometers
161.53 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Mon, May 4, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Charlotte
Mon, May 4, 10:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-04T18:12
Arrive Jackson
Mon, May 4, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Charlotte
50.1 mi
01h 00m
To Jackson
50.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Spencer Alley

    10 m · 6 sec · Spencer Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    672 ft · 12 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West College Street

    101 m · 9 sec · West College Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    534 ft · 11 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Avenue

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Center Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward SR 48: Centerville

    1299 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 48
76.5 mi · 76%
Center Avenue
9.11 mi · 9%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
US 70
0.13 mi
Spring Street
0.13 mi
Church Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

SR 48

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 22m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 00m from Charlotte
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Jackson?

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Charlotte and 50.3 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Johnsonville, 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 New Johnsonville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 91.22 mi (146.8 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,610
Coordinates36.1772800, -87.3397300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-87.33973, 36.17728)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.06 $30.11
Premium $4.65 $16.48 $32.95
Diesel $5.30 $18.78 $37.55

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Jackson. The current time is 18:12:45.

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.