How far is Gruetli-Laager, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Gruetli-Laager, TN to Jackson, TN is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.85 mi
04h 18m
Flight
180.55 mi
290.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.55 mi
Kilometers
290.57 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.85 mi
Kilometers
361.86 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Tue, May 26, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in Gruetli-Laager
Tue, May 26, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gruetli-Laager
2026-05-26T05:23
Arrive Jackson
Tue, May 26, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gruetli-Laager
9:00 PM CDT
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Gruetli-Laager
112.3 mi
02h 09m
To Jackson
112.5 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gruetli-Laager and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gruetli-Laager and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.6 mi · 17 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pelham Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Elkhead Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Elkhead Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  10. 10

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gruetli-Laager 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
142 mi · 63%
Elkhead Road
60.6 mi · 27%
Pelham Road
3.46 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
East Main Street
0.68 mi
US 70
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

88.8 mi · 01h 35m

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
180.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 09m from Gruetli-Laager
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gruetli-Laager and 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 Gruetli-Laager to Jackson?

The road trip is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Gruetli-Laager and 112.5 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gruetli-Laager and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gruetli-Laager and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 180.55 mi (290.57 km).

Gruetli-Laager

#1 Gruetli-Laager

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,734
Coordinates35.3723000, -85.6180300
Altitude584
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Gruetli-Laager (-85.61803, 35.3723)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.03 L · about $29.90
Round trip
$59.81
15.86 gal · 60.06 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.90 $59.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.73 $67.45
Premium $4.65 $36.91 $73.81
Diesel $5.30 $42.06 $84.12

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Gruetli-Laager and Jackson. The current time is 05:23:42.

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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.