How far is Lawrenceburg, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, TN to Jackson, TN is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.43 mi
02h 06m
Flight
87.16 mi
140.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.16 mi
Kilometers
140.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.43 mi
Kilometers
182.54 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, May 30, 8:30 PM CDT
Return by in Lawrenceburg
Sat, May 30, 10:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceburg
2026-05-30T18:23
Arrive Jackson
Sat, May 30, 8:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceburg
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
Mount Carmel
TN

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

From Lawrenceburg
57.2 mi
01h 03m
To Jackson
56.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Lawrenceburg and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jeter Way

    36 m · 7 sec · Jeter Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Gaines Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Gaines Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Waynesboro Highway

    3108 ft · 1 min · Waynesboro Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Waynesboro Highway

    23.2 mi · 27 min · Waynesboro Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    30.6 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    17.4 mi · 20 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceburg 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Waynesboro Highway
23.8 mi · 21%
West Main Street
17.4 mi · 15%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 11%
Law Road
7.33 mi · 6%
West Gaines Street
2.58 mi · 2%
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

30.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Carmel
01h 03m from Lawrenceburg
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrenceburg to Jackson?

The road trip is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Mount Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Lawrenceburg and 56.3 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lawrenceburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 87.16 mi (140.27 km).

Lawrenceburg

#1 Lawrenceburg

City in Indiana, USA

Population11,066
Coordinates35.2423000, -87.3347400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gaines Street (-87.334858, 35.242049)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.08 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.65 $18.62 $37.23
Diesel $5.30 $21.22 $42.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceburg and Jackson. The current time is 18:23:22.

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.