How far is Jackson, TN from Mount Carmel, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Mount Carmel, TN is about 394.8 miles (635.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers
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
Start on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
-
2
At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
3
Turn right onto Whitehall Street
4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street
-
4
Take the ramp slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
-
8
Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
-
10
Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
863 ft · 21 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
119 m · 10 sec
-
13
Continue on Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike
-
14
Continue on Lee Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway
-
15
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway
-
16
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
17
Turn left onto Lee Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway
-
18
Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass
-
19
Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass
-
20
Continue on Lee Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway
-
21
Turn left onto Englewood Avenue
1440 ft · 1 min · Englewood Avenue
-
22
Turn right onto Cherry Street
148 m · 21 sec · Cherry Street
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Mount Carmel.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Rain Showers 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 394.8 miles (635.3 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.1 miles from Jackson and 197.7 miles from Mount Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 $52.53 one way or $105.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Mount Carmel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 349.49 mi (562.45 km).
#1 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Carmel
Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 5,425 |
| Coordinates | 36.5453800, -82.6609900 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Carmel (-82.66099, 36.54538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 635 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $52.53 | $105.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.24 | $118.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.83 | $129.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.88 | $147.77 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.