How far is Lynchburg, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, TN to Jackson, TN is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 03h 07m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Jackson.
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Start on Hiles Street
52 m · 5 sec · Hiles Street
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Continue on Hiles Street
53 m · 5 sec · Hiles Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
581 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wall Street
130 m · 24 sec · Wall Street
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Turn left onto Majors Boulevard
2663 ft · 45 sec · Majors Boulevard
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Continue on Fayetteville Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Lynchburg Highway
8.5 mi · 13 min · Lynchburg Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Highway
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Continue on Mulberry Avenue
2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on College Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North
871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North
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Continue on Washington Street West
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto West College Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
30.6 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
17.4 mi · 20 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Church Sttreet
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road
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Take the exit left
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 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 Lynchburg and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lawrenceburg Highway
Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 00h 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.
Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Jackson?
The road trip is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Lynchburg and 95.2 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.57 one way or $51.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynchburg and Sunny near Jackson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 139.22 mi (224.05 km).
#1 Lynchburg
Lynchburg is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2831400, -86.3741600 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $3.90 | $25.57 | $51.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $39.31 | $78.63 |
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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