How far is Jackson, TN from Fairfield Glade, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Fairfield Glade, TN is about 249 miles (400.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Fairfield Glade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Fairfield Glade.
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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
120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
111.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville
955 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Peavine Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Peavine Road
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Turn right onto Snead Drive
2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
2030 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Fairfield Glade.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Whitehall Street
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield Glade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Fairfield Glade?
The road trip is about 249 miles (400.7 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Jackson and 124.7 miles from Fairfield Glade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield Glade.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
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 Nashville.
Nashville, TN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Fairfield Glade. Straight-line distance: 221.67 mi (356.75 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 Fairfield Glade
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee
| Population | 6,989 |
| Coordinates | 36.0003500, -84.8863400 |
| Altitude | 636 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield Glade (-84.88634, 36.00035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.38 | $74.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.62 | $93.24 |
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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