How far is Jackson, TN from Morristown, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Morristown, TN is about 348.5 miles (560.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
348.5 mi
06h 30m
Flight
311.56 mi
501.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.56 mi
Kilometers
501.4 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.5 mi
Kilometers
560.86 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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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 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T04:37
Arrive Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
174 mi
03h 15m
To Morristown
174.5 mi
03h 15m

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
80°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 Morristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1170 ft · 29 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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st North Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Henry Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Henry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
5 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
183 mi · 53%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 36%
Andrew Johnson Highway
26.4 mi · 8%
Asheville Highway
6.04 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
West Broadway Boulevard
1.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

174 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
311.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
03h 15m from Jackson
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 348.5 miles (560.9 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Jackson and 174.5 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.38 one way or $92.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Morristown, 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 Morristown.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 311.56 mi (501.4 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.3 gal
46.55 L · about $46.38
Round trip
$92.77
24.6 gal · 93.1 L
Estimated CO2
109.3 kg one way
Round trip: 218.6 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.38 $92.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.31 $104.62
Premium $4.65 $57.24 $114.49
Diesel $5.30 $65.24 $130.48

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 Morristown, TN. The current time in Jackson is 04:37:21, although it is 05:37:21 in Morristown.

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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.