How far is Jackson, TN from Tazewell, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Tazewell, TN is about 352.3 miles (566.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.7 miles (480.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Tazewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Tazewell.
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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 right to continue on Knoxville Bypass
6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway
1594 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto North Broadway
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Maynardville Pike
8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South
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Continue on South Broad Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
72 m · 12 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
60 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Tazewell.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog leaving Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Tazewell?
The road trip is about 352.3 miles (566.9 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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 175.9 miles from Jackson and 176.3 miles from Tazewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.7 miles (480.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 $46.87 one way or $93.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Tazewell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordonsville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 298.68 mi (480.68 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 Tazewell
City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.4542500, -83.5693500 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tazewell (-83.56935, 36.45425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $46.87 | $93.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.86 | $105.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.85 | $115.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.93 | $131.86 |
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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