How far is Kingston, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Kingston, TN to Jackson, TN is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Jackson.
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Start on North Kentucky Street
78 m · 35 sec · North Kentucky Street
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Continue on North Kentucky Street
739 ft · 22 sec · North Kentucky Street
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Turn left
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
139.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Kentucky Street
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Kingston and Partly Cloudy near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Jackson?
The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.2 miles from Kingston and 136.5 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingston and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kingston and Partly Cloudy near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill
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 Berry Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 242.11 mi (389.64 km).
#1 Kingston
City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 5,956 |
| Coordinates | 35.8809100, -84.5085400 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.28 | $72.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.91 | $81.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.77 | $89.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.02 | $102.05 |
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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