How far is Chuckey, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Chuckey, TN to Jackson, TN is about 386.2 miles (621.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
386.24 mi
06h 03m
Flight
345.23 mi
555.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.23 mi
Kilometers
555.6 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.24 mi
Kilometers
621.59 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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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 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, Nov 7, 10:53 PM CST
Return by in Chuckey
Sun, Nov 8, 5:57 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chuckey
2026-11-07T17:49
Arrive Jackson
Sat, Nov 7, 11:53 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 12:34 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chuckey
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Chuckey
192.6 mi
03h 01m
To Jackson
193.6 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chuckey Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Chuckey Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    20.4 mi · 25 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
175 mi · 45%
Nashville
155 mi · 40%
East Andrew Johnson Highway
42.5 mi · 11%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
Chuckey Highway
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
345.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 01m from Chuckey
Leave By
11:52 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chuckey and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 386.2 miles (621.6 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.6 miles from Chuckey and 193.6 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.80 one way or $99.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chuckey 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 Chuckey and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chuckey and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 345.23 mi (555.6 km).

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#1 Chuckey

Chuckey is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2159400, -82.6882100
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Chuckey Highway (-82.68802, 36.21577)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 622 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.63 gal
51.59 L · about $49.80
Round trip
$99.61
27.26 gal · 103.18 L
Estimated CO2
121.1 kg one way
Round trip: 242.3 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $49.80 $99.61
Mid-grade $4.13 $56.25 $112.50
Premium $4.55 $61.96 $123.92
Diesel $5.88 $80.08 $160.15

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chuckey, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Chuckey is 17:49:55, although it is 16:49:55 in Jackson.

Distance to Other Cities

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