How far is Jackson, TN from Waynesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Waynesboro, TN is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Waynesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Waynesboro.
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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
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington
919 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto South Tennessee Avenue
25.1 mi · 29 min · South Tennessee Avenue
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Continue on Billy Nance Highway West
1.1 mi · 1 min · Billy Nance Highway West
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Continue on Billy Nance Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Billy Nance Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Savannah Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Savannah Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on South High Street
1582 ft · 32 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto Hollis Street
105 m · 7 sec · Hollis Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Waynesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Tennessee Avenue
Turn right onto South Tennessee Avenue
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Waynesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Waynesboro?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Parsons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Jackson and 43.2 miles from Waynesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Waynesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Parsons
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 Parsons.
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Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 62.59 mi (100.73 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 Waynesboro
City in Tennessee
| Population | 2,371 |
| Coordinates | 35.3195200, -87.7622500 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesboro (-87.76225, 35.31952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
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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