How far is Mount Carmel, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Mount Carmel, TN to Jackson, TN is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.96 mi
01h 20m
Flight
46.02 mi
74.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.02 mi
Kilometers
74.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.96 mi
Kilometers
98.11 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Carmel
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Carmel
2026-04-18T18:12
Arrive Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Carmel
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lexington
TN

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Mount Carmel
31 mi
00h 40m
To Jackson
30 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Mt Carmel Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Mt Carmel Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Carmel Access

    526 ft · 23 sec · Mount Carmel Access

  3. 3

    Continue on Mt Carmel Road

    6.8 mi · 16 min · Mt Carmel Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Middleburg Road

    2669 ft · 54 sec · Middleburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    17.4 mi · 20 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Carmel and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
17.4 mi · 29%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 21%
Mt Carmel Road
9.07 mi · 15%
Law Road
7.33 mi · 12%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Middleburg Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Turn left onto West Main Street

17.4 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 40m from Mount Carmel
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Carmel and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Jackson?

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Mount Carmel and 30 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Carmel and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

94 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

107 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 46.02 mi (74.07 km).

Mount Carmel

#1 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,255
Coordinates35.4978500, -88.0078100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Mt Carmel Road (-88.007771, 35.497741)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.14 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.28 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Carmel and Jackson. The current time is 18:12:10.

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.