How far is Jackson, TN from Hohenwald, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Hohenwald, TN is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.66 mi
01h 34m
Flight
71.07 mi
114.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.07 mi
Kilometers
114.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.66 mi
Kilometers
129.81 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hohenwald
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Hohenwald
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Parsons
TN

City in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
40.3 mi
00h 47m
To Hohenwald
40.4 mi
00h 47m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington

    919 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US 412;SR 114

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 412
24.4 mi · 30%
SR 114
24.4 mi · 30%
Whitehall Street
10.6 mi · 13%
Law Road
0.73 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
152
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

US 412

Continue straight

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsons
00h 47m from Jackson
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Hohenwald.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Parsons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Jackson and 40.4 miles from Hohenwald.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Hohenwald.

Stop Ideas Near Parsons

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

115 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

119 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Hohenwald. Straight-line distance: 71.07 mi (114.37 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Hohenwald

City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,968
Coordinates35.5478500, -87.5519600
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Hohenwald (-87.55196, 35.54785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

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

There is no time difference between Jackson and Hohenwald. The current time is 02:37:44.

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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.