How far is Jackson, TN from Pine Crest, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Pine Crest, TN is about 415 miles (667.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 366.3 miles (589.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
414.96 mi
07h 37m
Flight
366.3 mi
589.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
366.3 mi
Kilometers
589.51 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
414.96 mi
Kilometers
667.81 km
Drive Time
07h 37m

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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 07h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Crest
Thu, Apr 16, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-16T15:02
Arrive Pine Crest
Thu, Apr 16, 10:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:37 PM to 4:07 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
8:46 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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
207.2 mi
03h 48m
To Pine Crest
207.8 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Pine Crest.

  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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    1081 ft · 24 sec · University Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway

    1139 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Milligan Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milligan Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Woodland Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Woodland Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 51%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 30%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 14%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.2 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Milligan Highway
1.39 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
07h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
366.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
03h 48m from Jackson
Leave By
8:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Pine Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Pine Crest?

The road trip is about 415 miles (667.8 km) and usually takes 07h 37m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.2 miles from Jackson and 207.8 miles from Pine Crest.

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

The direct path is about 366.3 miles (589.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 $55.21 one way or $110.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Pine Crest.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Pine Crest. Straight-line distance: 366.3 mi (589.51 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Pine Crest

#2 Pine Crest

Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee

Population2,388
Coordinates36.2992700, -82.3179200
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Pine Crest (-82.31792, 36.29927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 668 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.64 gal
55.43 L · about $55.21
Round trip
$110.41
29.28 gal · 110.86 L
Estimated CO2
130.1 kg one way
Round trip: 260.2 kg / 574 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.21 $110.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.26 $124.53
Premium $4.65 $68.13 $136.27
Diesel $5.30 $77.65 $155.30

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Pine Crest, TN. The current time in Jackson is 15:02:53, although it is 16:02:53 in Pine Crest.

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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.