How far is Jackson, TN from Bean Station, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Bean Station, TN is about 354.7 miles (570.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.7 mi
06h 32m
Flight
313.22 mi
504.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.22 mi
Kilometers
504.08 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.7 mi
Kilometers
570.84 km
Drive Time
06h 32m

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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 06h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bean Station
Fri, Apr 17, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-16T16:43
Arrive Bean Station
Thu, Apr 16, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:33 PM to 3:03 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
177.1 mi
03h 16m
To Bean Station
177.6 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Bean Station.

  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

    120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Bean Station.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
182 mi · 51%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 35%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 8%
Lee Highway
11.5 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Appalachian Highway
1.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

174 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
313.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
03h 16m from Jackson
Leave By
10:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Bean Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Bean Station?

The road trip is about 354.7 miles (570.8 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.1 miles from Jackson and 177.6 miles from Bean Station.

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

The direct path is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.21 one way or $94.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Bean Station, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Bean Station.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Bean Station. Straight-line distance: 313.22 mi (504.08 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Bean Station

#2 Bean Station

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

Population3,134
Coordinates36.3437000, -83.2840600
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Bean Station (-83.28406, 36.3437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.52 gal
47.38 L · about $47.21
Round trip
$94.43
25.04 gal · 94.76 L
Estimated CO2
111.3 kg one way
Round trip: 222.5 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.21 $94.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.25 $106.50
Premium $4.65 $58.27 $116.54
Diesel $5.30 $66.41 $132.81

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Bean Station, TN. The current time in Jackson is 16:43:31, although it is 17:43:31 in Bean Station.

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.