How far is Fayetteville, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Jackson.
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Start on Main Avenue South
24 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue South
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Turn left onto College Street West
2722 ft · 46 sec · College Street West
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North
871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North
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Continue on Washington Street West
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto West College Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
30.6 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
17.4 mi · 20 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Church Sttreet
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road
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Take the exit left
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 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 Fayetteville and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lawrenceburg Highway
Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Jackson?
The road trip is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Fayetteville and 109.5 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.57 one way or $51.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 130.35 mi (209.78 km).
#1 Fayetteville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 7,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.1520300, -86.5705500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.84 | $57.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.55 | $63.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.96 | $71.92 |
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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