How far is Jackson, TN from Church Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Church Hill, TN is about 391 miles (629.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346.4 miles (557.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m 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
391.06 mi
07h 16m
Flight
346.36 mi
557.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.36 mi
Kilometers
557.42 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
391.06 mi
Kilometers
629.35 km
Drive Time
07h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T03:29
Arrive Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:16 PM to 3:46 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
9:28 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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Jackson
195.2 mi
03h 38m
To Church Hill
195.8 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Church Hill.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Lee Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Lee Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    84 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2567 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
182 mi · 46%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 32%
Lee Highway
32.9 mi · 8%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 7%
Rogersville Bypass
14.1 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.93 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 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
346.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 38m from Jackson
Leave By
9:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Chance Rain Showers near Church Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Church Hill?

The road trip is about 391 miles (629.3 km) and usually takes 07h 16m 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 195.2 miles from Jackson and 195.8 miles from Church Hill.

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

The direct path is about 346.4 miles (557.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 $52.04 one way or $104.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Chance Rain Showers near Church Hill.

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 Church Hill. Straight-line distance: 346.36 mi (557.42 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Church Hill

#2 Church Hill

City in Tennessee

Population6,643
Coordinates36.5223200, -82.7134900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Church Hill (-82.71349, 36.52232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.8 gal
52.24 L · about $52.04
Round trip
$104.08
27.6 gal · 104.48 L
Estimated CO2
122.6 kg one way
Round trip: 245.3 kg / 541 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $52.04 $104.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.69 $117.38
Premium $4.65 $64.23 $128.45
Diesel $5.30 $73.20 $146.39

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Church Hill, TN. The current time in Jackson is 03:29:04, although it is 04:29:04 in Church Hill.

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.