How far is Jackson, TN from Spurgeon, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Spurgeon, TN is about 403.5 miles (649.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 359.8 miles (579 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Spurgeon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Spurgeon.
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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
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Henry Drive
2.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Henry Drive
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Continue on Kingsport Highway
1513 ft · 31 sec · Kingsport Highway
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Turn right onto Gray Station Road
123 m · 9 sec · Gray Station Road
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Spurgeon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Spurgeon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Spurgeon?
The road trip is about 403.5 miles (649.4 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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 201.5 miles from Jackson and 202.1 miles from Spurgeon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 359.8 miles (579 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 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 $53.70 one way or $107.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Spurgeon, 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 Spurgeon.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Spurgeon. Straight-line distance: 359.76 mi (578.98 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 Spurgeon
Town
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 36.4395500, -82.4557000 |
| Altitude | 431 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spurgeon (-82.4557, 36.43955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 649 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $53.70 | $107.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.56 | $121.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $66.27 | $132.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $75.53 | $151.06 |
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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