How far is Jackson, TN from Cowan, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Cowan, TN is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Cowan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Cowan.
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Start on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Whitehall Street
4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington
919 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto South Tennessee Avenue
25.1 mi · 29 min · South Tennessee Avenue
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Continue on Billy Nance Highway West
1.1 mi · 1 min · Billy Nance Highway West
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Continue on Billy Nance Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Billy Nance Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Savannah Highway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64
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Continue on West College Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street
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Continue straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1303 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowan Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Street West
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Turn left onto Tennessee Avenue North
3 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Cowan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West College Street
Continue straight
66.8 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cowan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Cowan?
The road trip is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Jackson and 101.8 miles from Cowan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cowan.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrenceburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Cowan. Straight-line distance: 160.94 mi (259 km).
#1 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cowan
Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 35.1645300, -86.0105400 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cowan (-86.01054, 35.16453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.54 | $61.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.08 | $76.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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