How far is Jackson, TN from La Vergne, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to La Vergne, TN is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.34 mi
02h 46m
Flight
128.09 mi
206.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.09 mi
Kilometers
206.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.34 mi
Kilometers
237.12 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vergne
Sun, May 31, 12:37 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, May 31, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-30T21:50
Arrive La Vergne
Sun, May 31, 12:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Jackson
73.6 mi
01h 23m
To La Vergne
73.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and La Vergne.

  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

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Knoxville

    2020 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    7 mi · 9 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2690 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Waldron Road, La Vergne

    721 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vergne, Waldron Road

    85 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Waldron Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Parthenon Boulevard

    757 ft · 21 sec · Parthenon Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto International Boulevard

    121 m · 22 sec · International Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Waldron Road

    1 km · 2 min · Waldron Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
123 mi · 83%
I 24 East
12.1 mi · 8%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
6.97 mi · 5%
Waldron Road
2.16 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi
I 440 East
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 07m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 23m from Jackson
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vergne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to La Vergne?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Jackson and 73.8 miles from La Vergne.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vergne.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and La Vergne. Straight-line distance: 128.09 mi (206.14 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
La Vergne

#2 La Vergne

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population35,646
Coordinates36.0156200, -86.5819400
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: La Vergne (-86.58194, 36.01562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and La Vergne. The current time is 21:50:21.

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.