How far is Jackson, TN from White Pine, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to White Pine, TN is about 348.6 miles (561 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.3 miles (501 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.61 mi
06h 25m
Flight
311.33 mi
501.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.33 mi
Kilometers
501.03 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.61 mi
Kilometers
561.04 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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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 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Pine
Sat, Apr 18, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-17T23:27
Arrive White Pine
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:26 PM to 2:56 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
174 mi
03h 12m
To White Pine
174.5 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and White Pine.

  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

    120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 341: Morristown, White Pine

    1363 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roy Messer Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Roy Messer Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 60%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 36%
I 81 North
3.92 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Roy Messer Highway
2.62 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
311.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
03h 12m from Jackson
Leave By
11:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Pine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to White Pine?

The road trip is about 348.6 miles (561 km) and usually takes 06h 25m 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 174 miles from Jackson and 174.5 miles from White Pine.

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

The direct path is about 311.3 miles (501 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 $46.38 one way or $92.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and White Pine, 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Pine.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and White Pine. Straight-line distance: 311.33 mi (501.03 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
White Pine

#2 White Pine

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,634
Coordinates36.1075900, -83.2868300
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: White Pine (-83.28683, 36.10759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.3 gal
46.57 L · about $46.38
Round trip
$92.77
24.6 gal · 93.14 L
Estimated CO2
109.3 kg one way
Round trip: 218.6 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.38 $92.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.31 $104.62
Premium $4.65 $57.24 $114.49
Diesel $5.30 $65.24 $130.48

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and White Pine, TN. The current time in Jackson is 23:27:23, although it is 00:27:23 in White Pine.

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.