How far is Forest Hills, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Forest Hills, TN to Jackson, TN is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hills and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Jackson.
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Start on Forest Avenue
1112 ft · 54 sec · Forest Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2895 ft · 51 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Union Street
7.2 mi · 11 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Old Columbia Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Columbia Road
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Continue on Old Columbia Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Columbia Highway
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Continue on Old Columbia Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Nashville Highway
1316 ft · 25 sec · Nashville Highway
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Turn right onto Sylvester Chunn Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Sylvester Chunn Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Pike
17 mi · 21 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Turn left
1498 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike
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Continue on Columbia Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway
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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 Forest Hills 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.
Linden Highway
Continue on Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Hills and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to Jackson?
The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Hohenwald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Forest Hills and 92.5 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Hills and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Hohenwald
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hohenwald.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 134.8 mi (216.94 km).
#1 Forest Hills
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,721 |
| Coordinates | 35.4811800, -86.4216600 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
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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