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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
100.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City
1442 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Luyben Hills Road
1974 ft · 45 sec · Luyben Hills Road
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Turn right onto East Kingston Spring
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Kingston Spring
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At the end of the road, turn right
1160 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Sams Creek Road
9.9 mi · 17 min · Sams Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Ashland City. Straight-line distance: 107.97 mi (173.76 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 Ashland City
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.2742200, -87.0641700 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland City (-87.06417, 36.27422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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