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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.21 mi
02h 55m
Flight
130.35 mi
209.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.35 mi
Kilometers
209.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.21 mi
Kilometers
309.33 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T04:30
Arrive Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Waynesboro
TN

City in Tennessee

From Fayetteville
82.7 mi
01h 27m
To Jackson
109.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue South

    24 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto College Street West

    2722 ft · 46 sec · College Street West

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  5. 5

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    30.6 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    17.4 mi · 20 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 23%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 16%
West Main Street
17.4 mi · 9%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 7%
Law Road
7.33 mi · 4%
Washington Street West
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 27m from Fayetteville
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

City in Tennessee

Population7,009
Coordinates35.1520300, -86.5705500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue South (-86.570616, 35.152037)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.67 L · about $25.57
Round trip
$51.13
13.56 gal · 51.34 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Jackson. The current time is 04:30:53.

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.