How far is Jackson, TN from Farragut, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Farragut, TN is about 294.7 miles (474.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262 miles (421.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.65 mi
05h 24m
Flight
261.97 mi
421.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.97 mi
Kilometers
421.6 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.65 mi
Kilometers
474.19 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farragut
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T05:24
Arrive Farragut
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 2:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Jackson
147.1 mi
02h 42m
To Farragut
147.5 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    162 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    859 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    50 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Campbell Station Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Station Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kingston Pike

    2382 ft · 57 sec · Kingston Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West End Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · West End Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West End Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
162 mi · 55%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 42%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
North Campbell Station Road
1.46 mi
East Main Street
0.68 mi
Kingston Pike
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

162 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
262 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 42m from Jackson
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Clear near Farragut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.7 miles (474.2 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Jackson and 147.5 miles from Farragut.

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

The direct path is about 262 miles (421.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.22 one way or $78.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Farragut. Straight-line distance: 261.97 mi (421.6 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Farragut

Town of the United States

Population24,045
Coordinates35.8845200, -84.1535300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Farragut (-84.15353, 35.88452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.36 L · about $39.22
Round trip
$78.44
20.8 gal · 78.72 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.22 $78.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.23 $88.46
Premium $4.65 $48.40 $96.80
Diesel $5.30 $55.16 $110.32

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Farragut, TN. The current time in Jackson is 05:24:26, although it is 06:24:26 in Farragut.

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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.