How far is Jackson, TN from Tullahoma, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Tullahoma, TN is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
170.19 mi
03h 34m
Flight
147.56 mi
237.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.56 mi
Kilometers
237.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.19 mi
Kilometers
273.9 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tullahoma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Tullahoma
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:50 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
Hohenwald
TN

City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Jackson
85 mi
01h 47m
To Tullahoma
85.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington

    919 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US 412;SR 114

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    43.9 mi · 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1140 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway

    1316 ft · 24 sec · Nashville Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Columbia Road East

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Columbia Road East

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Columbia Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Columbia Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Columbia Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    17.4 mi · 24 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1523 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    155 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Southwest Atlantic Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 412
47.5 mi · 28%
SR 114
47.5 mi · 28%
Whitehall Street
10.6 mi · 6%
Old Columbia Road
10.2 mi · 6%
Old Columbia Road East
5.54 mi · 3%
Old Columbia Highway
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 412

Keep slight right

43.9 mi · 00h 52m

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hohenwald
01h 47m from Jackson
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Tullahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Hohenwald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Jackson and 85.2 miles from Tullahoma.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Tullahoma.

Stop Ideas Near Hohenwald

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

111 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Tullahoma. Straight-line distance: 147.56 mi (237.47 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Tullahoma

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population19,790
Coordinates35.3620200, -86.2094300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Tullahoma (-86.20943, 35.36202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.73 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.46 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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

There is no time difference between Jackson and Tullahoma. The current time is 03:53:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.