How far is Jackson, TN from Jasper, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Jasper, TN is about 231 miles (371.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
231.03 mi
04h 17m
Flight
183.49 mi
295.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.49 mi
Kilometers
295.3 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.03 mi
Kilometers
371.81 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
115.5 mi
02h 08m
To Jasper
115.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72, US 64 East: Kimballl, South Pittsburg

    1208 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    698 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Betsy Pack Drive

    26 m · 1 sec · Betsy Pack Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Betsy Pack Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
93.5 mi · 40%
I 24 East
77.3 mi · 33%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 23%
US 72
4.64 mi · 2%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
East Main Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

89.2 mi · 01h 36m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
183.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 08m from Jackson
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231 miles (371.8 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Jackson and 115.6 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 183.49 mi (295.3 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Jasper

Tennessee town

Population3,412
Coordinates35.0742400, -85.6260800
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Jasper (-85.62608, 35.07424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.86 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.47
16.3 gal · 61.72 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.73 $61.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.66 $69.32
Premium $4.65 $37.93 $75.86
Diesel $5.30 $43.23 $86.46

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 Jasper. The current time is 23:36:36.

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.