How far is Jackson, TN from Mount Carmel, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Mount Carmel, TN is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.99 mi
01h 31m
Flight
46.02 mi
74.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.02 mi
Kilometers
74.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.99 mi
Kilometers
99.76 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-18T19:47
Arrive Mount Carmel
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Lexington
TN

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
30.9 mi
00h 45m
To Mount Carmel
31 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Mount Carmel.

  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

    4.7 mi · 6 min · South Tennessee Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Middleburg Road

    2669 ft · 56 sec · Middleburg Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mt Carmel Road

    9.2 mi · 26 min · Mt Carmel Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Carmel Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
10.6 mi · 17%
Mt Carmel Road
9.17 mi · 15%
US 412
6.12 mi · 10%
SR 114
6.12 mi · 10%
South Tennessee Avenue
4.74 mi · 8%
West Main Street
3.49 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 45m from Jackson
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Mount Carmel?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Jackson and 31 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

94 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

107 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 46.02 mi (74.07 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Mount Carmel

#2 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,255
Coordinates35.4978500, -88.0078100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Mount Carmel (-88.00781, 35.49785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Mount Carmel. The current time is 19:47:10.

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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.