How far is Harrogate, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Harrogate, TN to Jackson, TN is about 347.8 miles (559.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
347.82 mi
05h 52m
Flight
295.53 mi
475.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.53 mi
Kilometers
475.61 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.82 mi
Kilometers
559.77 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 PM CDT
Return by in Harrogate
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrogate
2026-04-23T09:12
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
5:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrogate
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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Harrogate
174.5 mi
02h 56m
To Jackson
173.3 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  32. 32

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  35. 35

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  37. 37

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  39. 39

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrogate 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
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 40%
I 40 West
121 mi · 35%
Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 5%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 3%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 3%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
295.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
02h 56m from Harrogate
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrogate and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 347.8 miles (559.8 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from Harrogate and 173.3 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.27 one way or $92.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrogate and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 295.53 mi (475.61 km).

Harrogate

#1 Harrogate

City in the United States

Population4,362
Coordinates36.5823000, -83.6568600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: US 25E (-83.656871, 36.582299)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.27 gal
46.46 L · about $46.27
Round trip
$92.54
24.54 gal · 92.92 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 218.1 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.27 $92.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.18 $104.37
Premium $4.65 $57.10 $114.21
Diesel $5.30 $65.08 $130.16

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 Harrogate, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Harrogate is 09:12:57, although it is 08:12:57 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.