How far is La Vergne, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from La Vergne, TN to Jackson, TN is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.22 mi
02h 18m
Flight
128.09 mi
206.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.09 mi
Kilometers
206.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.22 mi
Kilometers
236.93 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, May 30, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in La Vergne
Sun, May 31, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vergne
2026-05-30T20:41
Arrive Jackson
Sat, May 30, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vergne
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
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From La Vergne
73.4 mi
01h 09m
To Jackson
73.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vergne and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Road

    33 m · 9 sec · Mason Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waldron Road

    1 km · 2 min · Waldron Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto International Boulevard

    121 m · 26 sec · International Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard

    757 ft · 15 sec · Parthenon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Waldron Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    3018 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    118.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
119 mi · 81%
I 24 West
11.3 mi · 8%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
7.1 mi · 5%
Waldron Road
1.69 mi · 1%
I 440 West
0.74 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 07m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 09m from La Vergne
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Vergne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Vergne to Jackson?

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from La Vergne and 73.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Vergne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 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 La Vergne and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 128.09 mi (206.14 km).

La Vergne

#1 La Vergne

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population35,646
Coordinates36.0156200, -86.5819400
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Road (-86.581827, 36.015608)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vergne and Jackson. The current time is 20:41:39.

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.