How far is Jackson, TN from Thompson's Station, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Thompson's Station, TN is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
127.16 mi
02h 21m
Flight
107.52 mi
173.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.52 mi
Kilometers
173.04 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.16 mi
Kilometers
204.64 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thompson's Station
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-18T22:39
Arrive Thompson's Station
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Jackson
63.5 mi
01h 10m
To Thompson's Station
63.6 mi
01h 10m

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
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Thompson's Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Thompson's Station.

  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

    27.5 mi · 30 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Columbia, Franklin

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 South: Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill

    530 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Columbia Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Thompsons Station Road West

    1432 ft · 28 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  12. 12

    Continue on Thompsons Station Road West

    1938 ft · 57 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Thompson's Station.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
93.5 mi · 74%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
27.5 mi · 22%
Columbia Pike
1.9 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.7 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Thompsons Station Road West
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

89.2 mi · 01h 36m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
107.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 10m from Jackson
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thompson's Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Thompson's Station?

The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Jackson and 63.6 miles from Thompson's Station.

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

The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thompson's Station.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Thompson's Station. Straight-line distance: 107.52 mi (173.04 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Thompson's Station

#2 Thompson's Station

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,973
Coordinates35.8020100, -86.9113900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Thompson's Station (-86.91139, 35.80201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.99 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

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 Thompson's Station. The current time is 22:39:06.

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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.