How far is Jackson, TN from Belle Meade, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Belle Meade, TN is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
122.67 mi
02h 19m
Flight
114.52 mi
184.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.52 mi
Kilometers
184.31 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.67 mi
Kilometers
197.42 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Meade
Sat, May 30, 1:00 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, May 30, 3:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-30T10:40
Arrive Belle Meade
Sat, May 30, 1:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
61.3 mi
01h 09m
To Belle Meade
61.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Belle Meade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Belle Meade.

  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

    109.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station

    1221 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation

    47 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Memphis-Bristol Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harding Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harding Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Harding Place

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harding Place

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harding Place

    1304 ft · 32 sec · Harding Place

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Belle Meade.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
113 mi · 92%
Memphis-Bristol Highway
3.67 mi · 3%
Harding Pike
1.87 mi · 2%
Harding Place
0.96 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
US 70S
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 57m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 09m from Jackson
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belle Meade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Belle Meade?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 61.3 miles from Jackson and 61.5 miles from Belle Meade.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belle Meade.

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 Belle Meade. Straight-line distance: 114.52 mi (184.31 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Belle Meade

#2 Belle Meade

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,788
Coordinates36.0958900, -86.8569400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Belle Meade (-86.85694, 36.09589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.33 $32.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.42 $36.83
Premium $4.65 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $5.30 $22.97 $45.93

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Belle Meade. The current time is 10:40:34.

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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.