How far is Jackson, TN from Harrison, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Harrison, TN is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (337.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.44 mi
05h 05m
Flight
209.98 mi
337.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.98 mi
Kilometers
337.93 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.44 mi
Kilometers
428.8 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Sat, Nov 7, 1:32 AM EST
Return by in Jackson
Sat, Nov 7, 5:37 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-11-06T19:27
Arrive Harrison
Sat, Nov 7, 12:32 AM CST
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 2:05 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:50 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:00 PM CST
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
Eagleville
TN

Human settlement in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Jackson
133 mi
02h 32m
To Harrison
133.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glass Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Church Road

    146 m · 23 sec · Church Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    789 ft · 35 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 39%
Whitehall Street
93.5 mi · 35%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 20%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.33 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi
US 27 North
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 55m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
210 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagleville
02h 32m from Jackson
Leave By
6:50 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Eagleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Jackson and 133.4 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 210 miles (337.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagleville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

47 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

109 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 209.98 mi (337.93 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
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#2 Harrison

Harrison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1136800, -85.1380100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Harrison (-85.13801, 35.11368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.59 L · about $34.61
Round trip
$69.22
18.8 gal · 71.18 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $34.61 $69.22
Mid-grade $4.15 $39.01 $78.02
Premium $4.56 $42.89 $85.78
Diesel $5.90 $55.43 $110.86

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Harrison, TN. The current time in Jackson is 19:27:05, although it is 20:27:05 in Harrison.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.