How far is Jackson, TN from Red Boiling Springs, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.91 mi
03h 53m
Flight
177.27 mi
285.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.27 mi
Kilometers
285.29 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.91 mi
Kilometers
318.5 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Boiling Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 7:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-15T12:06
Arrive Red Boiling Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Jackson
98.9 mi
01h 56m
To Red Boiling Springs
99 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Red Boiling Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Red Boiling Springs.

  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 left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Red River Road

    1863 ft · 34 sec · Red River Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nashville Pike

    1055 ft · 25 sec · Nashville Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broadway

    17 mi · 22 min · West Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Red Boiling Springs.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 63%
West Broadway
17 mi · 9%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 8%
I 24 West
9.13 mi · 5%
Long Hollow Pike
1.95 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
01h 56m from Jackson
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Jackson and Partly Cloudy near Red Boiling Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Red Boiling Springs?

The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Jackson and 99 miles from Red Boiling Springs.

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

The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jackson and Partly Cloudy near Red Boiling Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Red Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 177.27 mi (285.29 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Red Boiling Springs

#2 Red Boiling Springs

City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,124
Coordinates36.5333900, -85.8499800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Red Boiling Springs (-85.84998, 36.53339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.44 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.96 gal · 52.88 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.65 $32.48 $64.97
Diesel $5.30 $37.02 $74.04

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Red Boiling Springs. The current time is 12:06:57.

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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.