How far is Jackson, TN from Sneedville, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Sneedville, TN is about 376.2 miles (605.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318.8 miles (513.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
376.18 mi
07h 05m
Flight
318.83 mi
513.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.83 mi
Kilometers
513.11 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.18 mi
Kilometers
605.4 km
Drive Time
07h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneedville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-18T19:22
Arrive Sneedville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:05 PM to 3:35 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
9:50 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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Jackson
187.8 mi
03h 32m
To Sneedville
188.3 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lee Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Flat Gap Road

    17.1 mi · 26 min · Flat Gap Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    736 ft · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
182 mi · 48%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 33%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 8%
Flat Gap Road
18.1 mi · 5%
Lee Highway
14.3 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
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
07h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
318.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 32m from Jackson
Leave By
9:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sneedville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 376.2 miles (605.4 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.8 miles from Jackson and 188.3 miles from Sneedville.

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

The direct path is about 318.8 miles (513.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 $50.04 one way or $100.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sneedville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Sneedville. Straight-line distance: 318.83 mi (513.11 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Sneedville

City in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,322
Coordinates36.5298100, -83.2174000
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Sneedville (-83.2174, 36.52981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 605 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.27 gal
50.25 L · about $50.04
Round trip
$100.08
26.54 gal · 100.5 L
Estimated CO2
117.9 kg one way
Round trip: 235.9 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.04 $100.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.44 $112.87
Premium $4.65 $61.76 $123.52
Diesel $5.30 $70.38 $140.77

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Sneedville, TN. The current time in Jackson is 19:22:43, although it is 20:22:43 in Sneedville.

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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.