How far is LaFollette, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from LaFollette, TN to Jackson, TN is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.79 mi
05h 16m
Flight
267.67 mi
430.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.67 mi
Kilometers
430.78 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.79 mi
Kilometers
514.65 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM CDT
Return by in LaFollette
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaFollette
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in LaFollette
9:00 PM EDT
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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From LaFollette
159 mi
02h 38m
To Jackson
160.7 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 LaFollette and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  11. 11

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

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  32. 32

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  34. 34

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  36. 36

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 43%
I 40 West
121 mi · 38%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 3%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 2%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 2%
Briceville Highway
5.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
267.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 38m from LaFollette
Leave By
6:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving LaFollette and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159 miles from LaFollette and 160.7 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.57 one way or $85.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between LaFollette and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaFollette and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 267.67 mi (430.78 km).

LaFollette

#1 LaFollette

City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population7,456
Coordinates36.3828600, -84.1199300
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 63 (-84.119937, 36.382865)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.29 gal
42.72 L · about $42.57
Round trip
$85.15
22.58 gal · 85.44 L
Estimated CO2
100.3 kg one way
Round trip: 200.7 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.57 $85.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.02 $96.03
Premium $4.65 $52.54 $105.09
Diesel $5.30 $59.88 $119.76

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 LaFollette, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in LaFollette is 00:44:51, although it is 23:44:51 in Jackson.

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.