How far is Jackson, TN from Jamestown, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Jamestown, TN is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
255.68 mi
04h 53m
Flight
224.08 mi
360.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.08 mi
Kilometers
360.62 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.68 mi
Kilometers
411.48 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, May 3, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-03T00:33
Arrive Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Nashville
TN

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

From Jackson
127.7 mi
02h 26m
To Jamestown
128 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Holly Street

    3270 ft · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Clarkrange Highway

    14.8 mi · 22 min · Clarkrange Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South York Highway

    15.7 mi · 21 min · South York Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South York Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South York Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 49%
I 40 East
89.8 mi · 35%
South York Highway
17 mi · 7%
Clarkrange Highway
14.8 mi · 6%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
East Commercial Avenue
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 10m

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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
224.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashville
02h 26m from Jackson
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.7 miles from Jackson and 128 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.01 one way or $68.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nashville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

2 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 224.08 mi (360.62 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 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,947
Coordinates36.4275700, -84.9318900
Altitude524
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Jamestown (-84.93189, 36.42757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.15 L · about $34.01
Round trip
$68.03
18.04 gal · 68.3 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.01 $68.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.36 $76.72
Premium $4.65 $41.98 $83.96
Diesel $5.30 $47.84 $95.68

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Jamestown. The current time is 00:33:48.

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.