How far is Madisonville, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Madisonville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
323.63 mi
04h 49m
Flight
250.19 mi
402.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.19 mi
Kilometers
402.64 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.63 mi
Kilometers
520.83 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Mon, Apr 20, 5:21 AM CDT
Return by in Madisonville
Mon, Apr 20, 11:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madisonville
2026-04-20T01:31
Arrive Jackson
Mon, Apr 20, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madisonville
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 Madisonville
160.9 mi
02h 24m
To Jackson
162.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Madisonville and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street South

    2 m · 4 sec · College Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 72

    9.6 mi · 14 min · State Route 72

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward Primary SR 72: Loudon

    1902 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1864 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Nashville

    154.4 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  10. 10

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Madisonville 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
154 mi · 48%
I 40 West
122 mi · 38%
Primary SR 72
12.2 mi · 4%
State Route 72
9.61 mi · 3%
Warren Street
6.62 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.92 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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.4 mi
250.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 24m from Madisonville
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madisonville and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 160.9 miles from Madisonville and 162.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Madisonville 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 Madisonville 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 Madisonville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 250.19 mi (402.64 km).

Madisonville

#1 Madisonville

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

Population5,024
Coordinates35.5198000, -84.3635300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren Street (-84.36351, 35.519822)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.42 gal
43.23 L · about $43.06
Round trip
$86.13
22.84 gal · 86.46 L
Estimated CO2
101.5 kg one way
Round trip: 203 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.06 $86.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.57 $97.14
Premium $4.65 $53.15 $106.30
Diesel $5.30 $60.57 $121.14

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 20, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Madisonville, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Madisonville is 01:31:51, although it is 00:31:51 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.