How far is Hartsville, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Hartsville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
173.54 mi
03h 21m
Flight
157.36 mi
253.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.36 mi
Kilometers
253.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.54 mi
Kilometers
279.28 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Tue, Jun 2, 2:46 AM CDT
Return by in Hartsville
Tue, Jun 2, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartsville
2026-06-01T23:25
Arrive Jackson
Tue, Jun 2, 2:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartsville
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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Hartsville
86.7 mi
01h 40m
To Jackson
86.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    15 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West McMurry Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West McMurry Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 25 West

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 25 West

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Red River Road

    2026 ft · 36 sec · Red River Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

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

    1735 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    3193 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    120.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  14. 14

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartsville 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
121 mi · 70%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
23.8 mi · 14%
Highway 25 West
13.8 mi · 8%
West McMurry Boulevard
2.23 mi · 1%
Long Hollow Pike
1.96 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.64 mi · 1%
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 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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
01h 40m from Hartsville
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartsville and Chance 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 Hartsville to Jackson?

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Hartsville and 86.9 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartsville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 157.36 mi (253.24 km).

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#1 Hartsville

Town in Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,435
Coordinates36.3908800, -86.1672100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartsville (-86.16721, 36.39088)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.18 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.36 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartsville and Jackson. The current time is 23:25:15.

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.