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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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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
92 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Long Hollow Pike
2037 ft · 43 sec · Long Hollow Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
120.4 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Goodlettsville and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 127.26 mi (204.8 km).
#1 Goodlettsville
City in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 10,397 |
| Coordinates | 36.3231100, -86.7133300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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