How far is Jackson, TN from Winfield, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Winfield, TN is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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
293.59 mi
05h 47m
Flight
252.09 mi
405.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.09 mi
Kilometers
405.7 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.59 mi
Kilometers
472.48 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T09:23
Arrive Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:48 PM to 2:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:24 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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Jackson
146.6 mi
02h 53m
To Winfield
147 mi
02h 53m

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
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Holly Street

    3270 ft · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Clarkrange Highway

    21.7 mi · 32 min · Clarkrange Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Irving Street

    1001 ft · 20 sec · Irving Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Scott Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · Scott Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    1070 ft · 14 sec · Alberta Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Alberta Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    2598 ft · 34 sec · Alberta Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Alberta Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Alberta Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Scott Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto New Light Road

    75 m · 16 sec · New Light Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Emby Lane

    120 m · 17 sec · Emby Lane

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emby Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 43%
I 40 East
89.8 mi · 31%
Clarkrange Highway
21.7 mi · 7%
Scott Highway
17.1 mi · 6%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 3%
Deer Lodge Highway
9.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 10m

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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
252.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 53m from Jackson
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Clear near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Jackson and 147 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.07 one way or $78.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Winfield, 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 Clear near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 252.09 mi (405.7 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
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#2 Winfield

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.5559100, -84.4516000
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Winfield (-84.4516, 36.55591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.22 L · about $39.07
Round trip
$78.14
20.72 gal · 78.44 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.07 $78.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.06 $88.12
Premium $4.65 $48.22 $96.43
Diesel $5.30 $54.95 $109.90

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Winfield, TN. The current time in Jackson is 09:23:23, although it is 10:23:23 in Winfield.

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.