How far is Huntsville, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Huntsville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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Flight Distance
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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 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Jackson.
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Start on Woodland Place
6 m · 6 sec · Woodland Place
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Turn left onto Court Street
745 ft · 23 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Howard H Baker Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Lon Foust Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Morgan County Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway
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Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway
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Continue on Irving Street
1001 ft · 25 sec · Irving Street
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Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 32 min · Deer Lodge Highway East
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Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto South Holly Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street
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Turn straight onto Monterey Highway
112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway
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Take the ramp right
1288 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
120.9 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 Huntsville 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
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
121 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Jackson?
The road trip is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from Huntsville and 142 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Huntsville and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet
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 Mount Juliet.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 247.78 mi (398.76 km).
#1 Huntsville
Human settlement in Scott County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,285 |
| Coordinates | 36.4098000, -84.4904900 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| 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: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $37.75 | $75.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.57 | $85.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.59 | $93.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.09 | $106.19 |
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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