How far is Jackson, TN from Forest Hills, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Forest Hills, TN is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Forest Hills.
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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
109.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
1221 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Memphis-Bristol Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 100
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 100
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hillsboro Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Pike
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Forest Hills.
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
109 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Jackson and 62.3 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.16 one way or $32.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Forest Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
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 Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 114.69 mi (184.58 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 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0683900, -86.8441700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-86.84417, 36.06839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $3.68 | $16.16 | $32.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $20.03 | $40.06 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $25.89 | $51.78 |
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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