How far is New Hope, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from New Hope, TN to Jackson, TN is about 174 miles (280.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.06 mi
03h 17m
Flight
149.53 mi
240.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.53 mi
Kilometers
240.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.06 mi
Kilometers
280.12 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM CDT
Return by in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
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
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
9:00 PM CDT
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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From New Hope
86.9 mi
01h 38m
To Jackson
87.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Murfreesboro Road

    2876 ft · 2 min · Murfreesboro Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bradyville Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Bradyville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto John Bragg Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · John Bragg Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  11. 11

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
142 mi · 82%
John Bragg Highway
11.5 mi · 7%
I 24 West
6.84 mi · 4%
South Rutherford Boulevard
3.82 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Bradyville Road
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

88.8 mi · 01h 35m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
01h 38m from New Hope
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Hope and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Jackson?

The road trip is about 174 miles (280.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from New Hope and 87.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Hope and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 149.53 mi (240.65 km).

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#1 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,047
Coordinates35.8200700, -86.1602700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: New Hope (-86.16027, 35.82007)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.25 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.5 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hope and Jackson. The current time is 05:30:55.

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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.