How far is Jackson, TN from Lynchburg, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Lynchburg, TN is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
180.8 mi
03h 34m
Flight
139.22 mi
224.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.22 mi
Kilometers
224.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.8 mi
Kilometers
290.97 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Thu, Oct 15, 11:03 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Oct 16, 2:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-10-15T19:28
Arrive Lynchburg
Thu, Oct 15, 11:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:50 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
Waynesboro
TN

City in Tennessee

From Jackson
90.3 mi
01h 47m
To Lynchburg
90.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Tennessee Avenue

    25.1 mi · 29 min · South Tennessee Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Billy Nance Highway West

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Billy Nance Highway West

  14. 14

    Continue on Billy Nance Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Billy Nance Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Savannah Highway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  18. 18

    Continue on West College Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    35 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lynchburg Highway

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Lynchburg Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Fayetteville Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Fayetteville Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Majors Boulevard

    3197 ft · 56 sec · Majors Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hiles Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Hiles Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hiles Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 25%
West College Street
35.7 mi · 20%
South Tennessee Avenue
25.1 mi · 14%
Savannah Highway
12.4 mi · 7%
Whitehall Street
10.6 mi · 6%
Lynchburg Highway
8.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

United States Route 64

Continue on United States Route 64

44.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
139.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 47m from Jackson
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Jackson and 90.5 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.91 one way or $49.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 139.22 mi (224.05 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 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2831400, -86.3741600
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Lynchburg (-86.37416, 35.28314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.15 L · about $24.91
Round trip
$49.82
12.76 gal · 48.3 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $24.91 $49.82
Mid-grade $4.37 $27.85 $55.70
Premium $4.77 $30.46 $60.92
Diesel $6.00 $38.29 $76.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Lynchburg. The current time is 19:28:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.