How far is Jackson, TN from Midtown, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Midtown, TN is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239 miles (384.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.78 mi
04h 59m
Flight
239 mi
384.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239 mi
Kilometers
384.63 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.78 mi
Kilometers
437.39 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midtown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Midtown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Berry Hill
TN

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

From Jackson
135.7 mi
02h 29m
To Midtown
136.1 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 29: Midtown

    2905 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    827 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Roane State Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Roane State Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Roane State Highway

    71 m · 10 sec · Roane State Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roane State Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
139 mi · 51%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 46%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Roane State Highway
1.46 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi
SR 29
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

139 mi · 02h 31m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
239 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
02h 29m from Jackson
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Midtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from Jackson and 136.1 miles from Midtown.

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

The direct path is about 239 miles (384.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Midtown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Midtown. Straight-line distance: 239 mi (384.63 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Midtown

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

Population1,360
Coordinates35.8795200, -84.5641000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Midtown (-84.5641, 35.87952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.3 L · about $36.16
Round trip
$72.33
19.18 gal · 72.6 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.16 $72.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.79 $81.57
Premium $4.65 $44.63 $89.26
Diesel $5.30 $50.87 $101.73

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Midtown, TN. The current time in Jackson is 05:42:09, although it is 06:42:09 in Midtown.

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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.