How far is Jackson, TN from Chuckey, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Chuckey, TN is about 386.4 miles (621.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
386.34 mi
07h 09m
Flight
345.23 mi
555.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.23 mi
Kilometers
555.6 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.34 mi
Kilometers
621.76 km
Drive Time
07h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chuckey
Sun, Nov 8, 1:47 AM EST
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Nov 8, 7:56 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-11-07T17:38
Arrive Chuckey
Sun, Nov 8, 12:47 AM CST
Route Timing
07h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:09 PM to 3:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
9:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
8:00 PM CST
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Jackson
192.6 mi
03h 34m
To Chuckey
193.7 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    20.2 mi · 24 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chuckey Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Chuckey Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chuckey Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 55%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 32%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 6%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
20.2 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Chuckey Highway
2.08 mi · 1%
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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
345.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 34m from Jackson
Leave By
9:42 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Chuckey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 386.4 miles (621.8 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.6 miles from Jackson and 193.7 miles from Chuckey.

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

The direct path is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. 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 $49.80 one way or $99.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Chuckey, 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 Sunny near Chuckey.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Chuckey. Straight-line distance: 345.23 mi (555.6 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chuckey

Chuckey is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2159400, -82.6882100
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Chuckey (-82.68821, 36.21594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 622 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.63 gal
51.61 L · about $49.80
Round trip
$99.61
27.26 gal · 103.22 L
Estimated CO2
121.1 kg one way
Round trip: 242.3 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $49.80 $99.61
Mid-grade $4.13 $56.25 $112.50
Premium $4.55 $61.96 $123.92
Diesel $5.88 $80.08 $160.15

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Chuckey, TN. The current time in Jackson is 17:38:55, although it is 18:38:55 in Chuckey.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.