How far is Lookout Mountain, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Lookout Mountain, TN to Jackson, TN is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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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 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lookout Mountain and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain and Jackson.
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Start on Scenic Highway
1685 ft · 34 sec · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Stonedge Point
1.4 km · 2 min · Stonedge Point
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Continue on South Scenic Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Old Wauhatchie Pike
1 km · 1 min · Old Wauhatchie Pike
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Turn sharp right onto Alford Hill Drive
16 m · 2 sec · Alford Hill Drive
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Continue on Alford Hill Drive
98 m · 19 sec · Alford Hill Drive
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Turn left onto Cummings Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cummings Highway
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Turn left
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
100.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
88.8 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Lookout Mountain and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cummings Highway
Merge slight left
100 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lookout Mountain and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lookout Mountain to Jackson?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Lookout Mountain and 128 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200 miles (321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 7:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lookout Mountain and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lookout Mountain and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
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 Thompson's Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lookout Mountain and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 199.99 mi (321.85 km).
#1 Lookout Mountain
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 34.9942400, -85.3494000 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| 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: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.40 | $76.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.03 | $84.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.90 | $95.79 |
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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