How far is Loudon, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Loudon, TN to Jackson, TN is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.6 miles (404.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.23 mi
04h 30m
Flight
251.57 mi
404.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.57 mi
Kilometers
404.87 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.23 mi
Kilometers
484.79 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Loudon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudon
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudon
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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Loudon
150.4 mi
02h 15m
To Jackson
150.8 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Loudon and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blair Street

    12 m · 8 sec · Blair Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2646 ft · 45 sec · Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lee Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sugar Limb Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Limb Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1864 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Nashville

    154.4 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  16. 16

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loudon 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
154 mi · 51%
I 40 West
122 mi · 40%
Sugar Limb Road
9.76 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
East Lee Highway
2.26 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Merge slight right onto Nashville

154 mi · 02h 46m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
251.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 15m from Loudon
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loudon and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Loudon and 150.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 251.6 miles (404.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.09 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Loudon 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 Loudon and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 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 Loudon and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 251.57 mi (404.87 km).

Loudon

#1 Loudon

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,009
Coordinates35.7328500, -84.3338100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Blair Street (-84.333792, 35.732804)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.24 L · about $40.09
Round trip
$80.17
21.26 gal · 80.48 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.09 $80.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.21 $90.42
Premium $4.65 $49.47 $98.94
Diesel $5.30 $56.38 $112.76

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 Loudon, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Loudon is 22:31:50, although it is 21:31:50 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.