How far is Middle Valley, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Middle Valley, TN to Jackson, TN is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.8 mi
04h 16m
Flight
206.41 mi
332.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.41 mi
Kilometers
332.19 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.8 mi
Kilometers
440.64 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in Middle Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middle Valley
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middle Valley
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
Nolensville
TN

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Middle Valley
136.7 mi
02h 08m
To Jackson
137.1 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middle Valley and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Crabtree Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Crabtree Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Valley Road

    3085 ft · 2 min · Middle Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Thrasher Pike

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Thrasher Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Thrasher Pike

    1 mi · 3 min · Thrasher Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  12. 12

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middle Valley and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
142 mi · 52%
24
105 mi · 38%
Thrasher Pike
17.6 mi · 6%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
East Main Street
0.68 mi
Middle Valley Road
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 57m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.4 mi
206.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nolensville
02h 08m from Middle Valley
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Middle Valley and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middle Valley to Jackson?

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Nolensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.7 miles from Middle Valley and 137.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Middle Valley and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Middle Valley and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Nolensville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

24 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

90 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middle Valley and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 206.41 mi (332.19 km).

Middle Valley

#1 Middle Valley

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Population12,684
Coordinates35.1959000, -85.1846800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: East Crabtree Road (-85.184498, 35.196003)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.57 L · about $36.43
Round trip
$72.86
19.32 gal · 73.14 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.43 $72.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.08 $82.17
Premium $4.65 $44.96 $89.92
Diesel $5.30 $51.24 $102.47

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 Middle Valley, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Middle Valley is 05:29:20, although it is 04:29:20 in Jackson.

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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.