How far is Greenback, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Greenback, TN to Jackson, TN is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.92 mi
05h 42m
Flight
260.65 mi
419.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.65 mi
Kilometers
419.47 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.92 mi
Kilometers
489.11 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Return by in Greenback
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenback
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenback
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Greenback
151.7 mi
02h 51m
To Jackson
152.2 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morganton Road

    978 ft · 21 sec · Morganton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lenoir City Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Lenoir City Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Lenoir City Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lenoir City Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
272 mi · 89%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
12.4 mi · 4%
Lenoir City Road
7.6 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
260.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 51m from Greenback
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenback and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km) and usually takes 05h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Greenback and 152.2 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.46 one way or $80.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenback and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenback and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenback and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 260.65 mi (419.47 km).

Greenback

#1 Greenback

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,238
Coordinates35.6611900, -84.1721400
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenback (-84.17214, 35.66119)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.73 gal
40.6 L · about $40.46
Round trip
$80.93
21.46 gal · 81.2 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.7 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.46 $80.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.63 $91.27
Premium $4.65 $49.94 $99.87
Diesel $5.30 $56.91 $113.82

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenback, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Greenback is 22:48:38, although it is 21:48:38 in Jackson.

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.