How far is Johnsonville, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Johnsonville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.93 mi
01h 31m
Flight
57.22 mi
92.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.22 mi
Kilometers
92.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.93 mi
Kilometers
115.76 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Return by in Johnsonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnsonville
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnsonville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Clarksburg
TN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Johnsonville
35.9 mi
00h 45m
To Jackson
36 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Johnsonville Road

    80 m · 12 sec · Old Johnsonville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nell Beard Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Nell Beard Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nell Beard Road

    731 ft · 34 sec · Nell Beard Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East

    684 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
46.3 mi · 64%
Nell Beard Road
2.28 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
US 70
0.13 mi
Old Johnsonville Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Broadway Street

Merge slight left

38.7 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
00h 45m from Johnsonville
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnsonville and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Johnsonville and 36 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 57.22 mi (92.09 km).

Johnsonville

#1 Johnsonville

City in South Carolina, United States

Population1,748
Coordinates36.0600600, -87.9528100
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnsonville (-87.95281, 36.06006)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.61 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.22 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 Johnsonville and Jackson. The current time is 21:59:51.

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.