How far is Jackson, TN from Ardmore, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Ardmore, TN is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Ardmore.
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Start on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Whitehall Street
4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington
919 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto South Tennessee Avenue
25.1 mi · 29 min · South Tennessee Avenue
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Continue on Billy Nance Highway West
1.1 mi · 1 min · Billy Nance Highway West
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Continue on Billy Nance Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Billy Nance Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Savannah Highway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64
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Continue on West College Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Elkton Pike
4.7 mi · 7 min · Elkton Pike
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Continue on Elkton Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Elkton Highway
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Continue on Elkton Pike
7.9 mi · 11 min · Elkton Pike
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Continue on State Highway 7
1821 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 7
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Ardmore.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
United States Route 64
Continue on United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 00h 51m
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 Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Jackson and 77.4 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 118.97 mi (191.47 km).
#1 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardmore
Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,218 |
| Coordinates | 34.9920300, -86.8466700 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardmore (-86.84667, 34.99203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
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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