How far is Jackson, TN from Soddy-Daisy, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN is about 270.6 miles (435.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.7 miles (331 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
270.63 mi
05h 02m
Flight
205.65 mi
330.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.65 mi
Kilometers
330.96 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.63 mi
Kilometers
435.54 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soddy-Daisy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T23:54
Arrive Soddy-Daisy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 2:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:56 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
Eagleville
TN

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

From Jackson
135.2 mi
02h 31m
To Soddy-Daisy
135.4 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Soddy-Daisy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Soddy-Daisy.

  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

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Lane

    1681 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harrison Lane

    545 ft · 21 sec · Harrison Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road

    1891 ft · 52 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Soddy-Daisy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 38%
Whitehall Street
93.5 mi · 35%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 19%
US 27 North
17 mi · 6%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
East Main Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 55m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
205.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagleville
02h 31m from Jackson
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Soddy-Daisy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Soddy-Daisy?

The road trip is about 270.6 miles (435.5 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Eagleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.2 miles from Jackson and 135.4 miles from Soddy-Daisy.

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

The direct path is about 205.7 miles (331 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Soddy-Daisy.

Stop Ideas Near Eagleville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

47 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

109 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Soddy-Daisy. Straight-line distance: 205.65 mi (330.96 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Soddy-Daisy

#2 Soddy-Daisy

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population13,719
Coordinates35.2359000, -85.1907900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Soddy-Daisy (-85.19079, 35.2359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.55 gal
36.15 L · about $36.01
Round trip
$72.03
19.1 gal · 72.3 L
Estimated CO2
84.9 kg one way
Round trip: 169.7 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.01 $72.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.62 $81.23
Premium $4.65 $44.45 $88.89
Diesel $5.30 $50.65 $101.31

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Soddy-Daisy, TN. The current time in Jackson is 23:54:13, although it is 00:54:13 in Soddy-Daisy.

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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.