How far is Jackson, TN from Harrogate, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Harrogate, TN is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
349.33 mi
06h 44m
Flight
295.53 mi
475.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.53 mi
Kilometers
475.61 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.33 mi
Kilometers
562.19 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrogate
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Harrogate
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
174.5 mi
03h 22m
To Harrogate
174.9 mi
03h 22m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    137 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1528 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Highway

    3224 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    2763 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  37. 37

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    79 m · 12 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    6 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
137 mi · 39%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 36%
Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 5%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 3%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 3%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

137 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
295.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
03h 22m from Jackson
Leave By
10:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Harrogate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from Jackson and 174.9 miles from Harrogate.

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

The direct path is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.50 one way or $92.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Harrogate, 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 Sunny near Harrogate.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Harrogate. Straight-line distance: 295.53 mi (475.61 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Harrogate

City in the United States

Population4,362
Coordinates36.5823000, -83.6568600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Harrogate (-83.65686, 36.5823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.33 gal
46.66 L · about $46.50
Round trip
$92.99
24.66 gal · 93.32 L
Estimated CO2
109.6 kg one way
Round trip: 219.2 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.50 $92.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.44 $104.88
Premium $4.65 $57.38 $114.77
Diesel $5.30 $65.40 $130.80

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 Harrogate, TN. The current time in Jackson is 09:50:15, although it is 10:50:15 in Harrogate.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.