How far is Jackson, TN from Blountville, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Blountville, TN is about 411.3 miles (662 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 367.7 miles (591.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
411.34 mi
07h 31m
Flight
367.72 mi
591.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
367.72 mi
Kilometers
591.79 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
411.34 mi
Kilometers
661.98 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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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 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blountville
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 1:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-14T10:29
Arrive Blountville
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:31 PM to 4:01 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
8:58 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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
205.4 mi
03h 45m
To Blountville
206 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Blountville.

  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

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol

    1452 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North

    33 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bristol Highway

    55 m · 9 sec · Bristol Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 51%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 30%
I 81 North
69.1 mi · 17%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
0.85 mi
East Main Street
0.68 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
07h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
367.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
03h 45m from Jackson
Leave By
8:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Blountville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Blountville?

The road trip is about 411.3 miles (662 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.4 miles from Jackson and 206 miles from Blountville.

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

The direct path is about 367.7 miles (591.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 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 $54.72 one way or $109.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Blountville.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Blountville. Straight-line distance: 367.72 mi (591.79 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Blountville

#2 Blountville

Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Population3,074
Coordinates36.5331600, -82.3268100
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Blountville (-82.32681, 36.53316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 662 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.51 gal
54.94 L · about $54.72
Round trip
$109.43
29.02 gal · 109.88 L
Estimated CO2
129 kg one way
Round trip: 257.9 kg / 569 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.72 $109.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.71 $123.42
Premium $4.65 $67.53 $135.06
Diesel $5.30 $76.96 $153.92

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Blountville, TN. The current time in Jackson is 10:29:38, although it is 11:29:38 in Blountville.

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.