How far is Jackson, TN from Rockwood, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Rockwood, TN is about 263.5 miles (424 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Rockwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Rockwood.
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Start on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Whitehall Street
4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
118.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crab Orchard
1656 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
1088 ft · 22 sec · Market Street
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Gateway Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Gateway Avenue
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Turn right onto East Rockwood Street
106 m · 22 sec · East Rockwood Street
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Turn left onto North Kingston Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · North Kingston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kingston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Rockwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Rockwood?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Jackson and 131.9 miles from Rockwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Rockwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwood.
Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill
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 Berry Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Rockwood. Straight-line distance: 232.19 mi (373.68 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 Rockwood
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 5,459 |
| Coordinates | 35.8656300, -84.6849400 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwood (-84.68494, 35.86563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.07 | $70.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.55 | $79.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.28 | $86.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.33 | $98.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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