How far is Jackson, TN from Rogersville, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Rogersville, TN is about 372.3 miles (599.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
372.34 mi
06h 55m
Flight
329.17 mi
529.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.17 mi
Kilometers
529.75 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.34 mi
Kilometers
599.23 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Tue, May 26, 3:26 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Tue, May 26, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-26T07:31
Arrive Rogersville
Tue, May 26, 2:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:55 PM to 3:25 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
10:10 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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
185.9 mi
03h 27m
To Rogersville
186.4 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Rogersville Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    59 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sneedville Pike

    582 ft · 17 sec · Sneedville Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
182 mi · 49%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 34%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 8%
Lee Highway
27.1 mi · 7%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Appalachian Highway
1.67 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
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
329.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
03h 27m from Jackson
Leave By
10:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 372.3 miles (599.2 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.9 miles from Jackson and 186.4 miles from Rogersville.

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

The direct path is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 $49.55 one way or $99.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rogersville.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 329.17 mi (529.75 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Rogersville

#2 Rogersville

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,364
Coordinates36.4073200, -83.0054400
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Rogersville (-83.00544, 36.40732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.14 gal
49.74 L · about $49.55
Round trip
$99.10
26.28 gal · 99.48 L
Estimated CO2
116.8 kg one way
Round trip: 233.6 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.55 $99.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.88 $111.77
Premium $4.65 $61.15 $122.31
Diesel $5.30 $69.69 $139.39

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Rogersville, TN. The current time in Jackson is 07:31:05, although it is 08:31:05 in Rogersville.

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.