How far is Goodlettsville, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
143.19 mi
02h 15m
Flight
127.26 mi
204.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.26 mi
Kilometers
204.8 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.19 mi
Kilometers
230.44 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodlettsville
2026-04-15T05:37
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodlettsville
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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Goodlettsville
70.3 mi
01h 07m
To Jackson
72.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Long Hollow Pike

    2037 ft · 43 sec · Long Hollow Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

    1735 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    3193 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    120.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  9. 9

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
121 mi · 85%
I 65 South
10.9 mi · 8%
Downtown Loop
1.63 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi
Long Hollow Pike
0.39 mi
US 70
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 10m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 07m from Goodlettsville
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Goodlettsville and Partly Cloudy near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Goodlettsville and 72.9 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Goodlettsville and Partly Cloudy near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 127.26 mi (204.8 km).

Goodlettsville

#1 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-86.713371, 36.323108)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.09
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.04 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.48 $42.96
Premium $4.65 $23.50 $47.01
Diesel $5.30 $26.79 $53.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodlettsville and Jackson. The current time is 05:37:54.

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.