How far is Jackson, TN from Winchester, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Winchester, TN is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
198.47 mi
03h 50m
Flight
155.01 mi
249.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.01 mi
Kilometers
249.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.47 mi
Kilometers
319.4 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Mon, May 4, 4:06 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Mon, May 4, 7:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-04T12:15
Arrive Winchester
Mon, May 4, 4:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 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
Waynesboro
TN

City in Tennessee

From Jackson
99.2 mi
01h 55m
To Winchester
99.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Tennessee Avenue

    25.1 mi · 29 min · South Tennessee Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Billy Nance Highway West

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Billy Nance Highway West

  14. 14

    Continue on Billy Nance Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Billy Nance Road

  15. 15

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

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  18. 18

    Continue on West College Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rowe Gap Road

    1264 ft · 21 sec · Rowe Gap Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward David Crockett Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · David Crockett Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto David Crockett Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · David Crockett Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    2071 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward South College Street

    63 m · 7 sec · South College Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    56 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    58 m · 5 sec · South Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West College Street
64.4 mi · 32%
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 22%
South Tennessee Avenue
25.1 mi · 13%
Savannah Highway
12.4 mi · 6%
Whitehall Street
10.6 mi · 5%
US 412
6.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West College Street

Continue straight

63.7 mi · 01h 14m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 55m from Jackson
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Jackson and 99.3 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 155.01 mi (249.47 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Winchester

City in Tennessee, USA

Population9,097
Coordinates35.1859200, -86.1122100
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Winchester (-86.11221, 35.18592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.51 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 53.02 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Winchester. The current time is 12:15:51.

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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.