How far is Fall Branch, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Fall Branch, TN to Jackson, TN is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 350.3 miles (563.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
392.42 mi
07h 10m
Flight
350.31 mi
563.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
350.31 mi
Kilometers
563.77 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.42 mi
Kilometers
631.54 km
Drive Time
07h 10m

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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 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in Fall Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall Branch
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
9:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall Branch
8:00 PM EDT
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 Fall Branch
195.9 mi
03h 35m
To Jackson
196.5 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall Branch and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1627 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1754 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 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 Fall Branch 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
175 mi · 45%
Nashville
155 mi · 39%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi
US 70
0.13 mi
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
07h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
350.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 35m from Fall Branch
Leave By
9:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fall Branch and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall Branch to Jackson?

The road trip is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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 195.9 miles from Fall Branch and 196.5 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 350.3 miles (563.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 EDT. 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 $52.23 one way or $104.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fall Branch 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 Fall Branch 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 Fall Branch and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 350.31 mi (563.77 km).

Fall Branch

#1 Fall Branch

Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee

Population1,291
Coordinates36.4181600, -82.6237600
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall Branch (-82.62376, 36.41816)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 632 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.85 gal
52.42 L · about $52.23
Round trip
$104.46
27.7 gal · 104.84 L
Estimated CO2
123.1 kg one way
Round trip: 246.2 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $52.23 $104.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.90 $117.81
Premium $4.65 $64.46 $128.92
Diesel $5.30 $73.46 $146.92

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fall Branch, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Fall Branch is 04:14:05, although it is 03:14:05 in Jackson.

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.