How far is Jackson, TN from Pulaski, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Pulaski, TN is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.05 mi
02h 38m
Flight
104.42 mi
168.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.42 mi
Kilometers
168.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.05 mi
Kilometers
217.35 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pulaski
Mon, May 4, 11:19 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Tue, May 5, 1:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-04T20:41
Arrive Pulaski
Mon, May 4, 11:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Clifton
TN

City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Jackson
67.5 mi
01h 19m
To Pulaski
67.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.1 mi · 29 min · South Tennessee Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Billy Nance Highway West

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Billy Nance Highway West

  14. 14

    Continue on Billy Nance Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Billy Nance Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Savannah Highway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  18. 18

    Continue on West College Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1133 ft · 21 sec · South 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 33%
South Tennessee Avenue
25.1 mi · 19%
Savannah Highway
12.4 mi · 9%
Whitehall Street
10.6 mi · 8%
US 412
6.12 mi · 5%
SR 114
6.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

United States Route 64

Continue on United States Route 64

44.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 19m from Jackson
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Pulaski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Jackson and 67.6 miles from Pulaski.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 104.42 mi (168.05 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

Population7,524
Coordinates35.1998000, -87.0308400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Pulaski (-87.03084, 35.1998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.04 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.54 gal · 36.08 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.29 $40.57
Premium $4.65 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.30 $25.30 $50.60

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Pulaski. The current time is 20:41:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.