How far is Jackson, TN from Kingston Springs, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Kingston Springs, TN is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
109.69 mi
02h 03m
Flight
100.92 mi
162.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.92 mi
Kilometers
162.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.69 mi
Kilometers
176.53 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 3:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-17T11:24
Arrive Kingston Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Jackson
54.7 mi
01h 01m
To Kingston Springs
54.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Kingston Springs.

  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

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City

    1442 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Luyben Hills Road

    1974 ft · 45 sec · Luyben Hills Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Kingston Spring

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kingston Spring

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1025 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
105 mi · 96%
West Kingston Spring
1.32 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Luyben Hills Road
0.37 mi
SR 249
0.27 mi
North Main Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
100.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 01m from Jackson
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Kingston Springs?

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Jackson and 54.9 miles from Kingston Springs.

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

The direct path is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Kingston Springs. Straight-line distance: 100.92 mi (162.42 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Kingston Springs

#2 Kingston Springs

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,714
Coordinates36.1020000, -87.1150100
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Kingston Springs (-87.11501, 36.102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.65 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.3 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Kingston Springs. The current time is 11:24:48.

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.