How far is Jackson, TN from Ashland City, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Ashland City, TN is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.6 mi
02h 30m
Flight
107.97 mi
173.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.97 mi
Kilometers
173.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.6 mi
Kilometers
202.13 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland City
Sat, Apr 11, 10:20 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, Apr 11, 12:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-11T07:49
Arrive Ashland City
Sat, Apr 11, 10:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Jackson
62.7 mi
01h 15m
To Ashland City
62.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Ashland City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City

    1442 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Luyben Hills Road

    1974 ft · 45 sec · Luyben Hills Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Kingston Spring

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Kingston Spring

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1160 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sams Creek Road

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Sams Creek Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · River Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Ashland City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
105 mi · 84%
Sams Creek Road
9.93 mi · 8%
River Road
3.8 mi · 3%
East Kingston Spring
2.47 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Luyben Hills Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 15m from Jackson
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Ashland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Ashland City?

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Jackson and 62.9 miles from Ashland City.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Ashland City.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Ashland City. Straight-line distance: 107.97 mi (173.76 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Ashland City

#2 Ashland City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates36.2742200, -87.0641700
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Ashland City (-87.06417, 36.27422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.41
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.71 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.68
Premium $4.65 $20.62 $41.23
Diesel $5.30 $23.50 $46.99

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Ashland City. The current time is 07:49:56.

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.