How far is Jackson, TN from Rural Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Rural Hill, TN is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
150.98 mi
02h 56m
Flight
135.25 mi
217.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.25 mi
Kilometers
217.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.98 mi
Kilometers
242.98 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rural Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Rural Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Jackson
75.4 mi
01h 28m
To Rural Hill
75.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Rural Hill.

  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

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 171: Mount Juliet, Belinda Parkway, Providence Way

    1580 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on TN 171 South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Mount Juliet Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Mount Juliet Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Logue Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Logue Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stewarts Ferry Pike

    551 ft · 24 sec · Stewarts Ferry Pike

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewarts Ferry Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 83%
I 40 East
14.8 mi · 10%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 2%
Logue Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Central Pike
1.93 mi · 1%
South Mount Juliet Road
1.1 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 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 28m from Jackson
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Rural Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Rural Hill?

The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Jackson and 75.6 miles from Rural Hill.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Rural Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Rural Hill. Straight-line distance: 135.25 mi (217.67 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Rural Hill

#2 Rural Hill

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

Population2,007
Coordinates36.1167300, -86.4791600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Rural Hill (-86.47916, 36.11673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.17 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.34 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Rural Hill. The current time is 00:35:33.

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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.