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

The driving distance from New Market, TN to Jackson, TN is about 331.8 miles (534 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.83 mi
06h 06m
Flight
296.51 mi
477.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.51 mi
Kilometers
477.19 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.83 mi
Kilometers
534.03 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, May 2, 8:39 PM CDT
Return by in New Market
Sun, May 3, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Market
2026-05-02T15:32
Arrive Jackson
Sat, May 2, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Market
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From New Market
165.7 mi
03h 03m
To Jackson
166.2 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Drive

    61 m · 14 sec · Circle Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Churchview Street

    685 ft · 34 sec · Churchview Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 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 New Market 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 47%
I 40 West
121 mi · 37%
US 25W North
25.9 mi · 8%
Andrew Johnson Highway
11.9 mi · 4%
Asheville Highway
5.88 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
296.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
03h 03m from New Market
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Market and 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 Market to Jackson?

The road trip is about 331.8 miles (534 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from New Market and 166.2 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.16 one way or $88.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Market and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 296.51 mi (477.19 km).

New Market

#1 New Market

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,381
Coordinates36.1039800, -83.5526800
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: New Market (-83.55268, 36.10398)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.71 gal
44.32 L · about $44.16
Round trip
$88.32
23.42 gal · 88.64 L
Estimated CO2
104.1 kg one way
Round trip: 208.1 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.16 $88.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.80 $99.61
Premium $4.65 $54.50 $109.00
Diesel $5.30 $62.11 $124.22

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New Market, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in New Market is 15:32:41, although it is 14:32:41 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.