How far is Nashville, IN from Jackson, MI?

The driving distance from Nashville, IN to Jackson, MI is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
273.82 mi
05h 29m
Flight
231.19 mi
372.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.19 mi
Kilometers
372.07 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.82 mi
Kilometers
440.67 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Oct 15, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Fri, Oct 16, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Oct 15, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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
Warren
IN

City in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

From Nashville
136.9 mi
02h 44m
To Jackson
137 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1175 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Van Buren Street

    12.3 mi · 19 min · North Van Buren Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    1426 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1392 ft · 23 sec · West Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto IN-135;IN-252

    21.5 mi · 33 min · IN-135;IN-252

  6. 6

    Continue on South Meridian Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Meridian Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue

    2640 ft · 55 sec · East Edgewood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South East Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South East Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    111 mi · 2 hr

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Three Rivers, Jackson

    2113 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto M-60

    9.6 mi · 12 min · M-60

  18. 18

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Brown Street

    2420 ft · 51 sec · South Brown Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Michigan Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Louis Glick Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Louis Glick Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    722 ft · 15 sec · South Cooper Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    83 m · 8 sec · East Washington Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
183 mi · 67%
I 465 East
18 mi · 7%
Spring Arbor Road
12.7 mi · 5%
North Van Buren Street
12.3 mi · 5%
IN-135
10.8 mi · 4%
IN-252
10.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
231.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
02h 44m from Nashville
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Rain Showers Likely near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Nashville and 137 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.31 one way or $74.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Rain Showers Likely near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

90 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

115 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Connersville station

118 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 231.19 mi (372.07 km).

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#1 Nashville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,097
Coordinates39.2072700, -86.2511000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

Population32,374
Coordinates42.2458700, -84.4013500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashville (-86.2511, 39.20727)
End: Jackson (-84.40135, 42.24587)

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
36.58 L · about $37.31
Round trip
$74.61
19.32 gal · 73.16 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $37.31 $74.61
Mid-grade $4.46 $43.04 $86.07
Premium $4.99 $48.18 $96.37
Diesel $6.62 $63.96 $127.92

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 Indiana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Jackson. The current time is 16:22:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.