How far is Oak Hill, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, TN to Jackson, TN is about 428.7 miles (690 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 371.6 miles (598.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m 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
428.74 mi
06h 44m
Flight
371.62 mi
598.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
371.62 mi
Kilometers
598.06 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
428.74 mi
Kilometers
689.99 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-04-19T06:45
Arrive Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:14 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
10:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Oak Hill
214.1 mi
03h 22m
To Jackson
214.7 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Oak Hill and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Browns Branch Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rittertown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gap Creek Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Gap Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Mary Patton Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Mary Patton Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West G Street

    1929 ft · 52 sec · West G Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  14. 14

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  19. 19

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Hill 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
175 mi · 41%
Nashville
155 mi · 36%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 13%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 4%
Mary Patton Highway
4.47 mi · 1%
Gap Creek Road
3.36 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 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
371.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
03h 22m from Oak Hill
Leave By
10:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill to Jackson?

The road trip is about 428.7 miles (690 km) and usually takes 06h 44m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.1 miles from Oak Hill and 214.7 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 371.6 miles (598.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 $57.06 one way or $114.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 371.62 mi (598.06 km).

Oak Hill

#1 Oak Hill

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,432
Coordinates36.2348300, -82.2151300
Altitude792
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Browns Branch Road (-82.214793, 36.234737)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 690 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.13 gal
57.27 L · about $57.06
Round trip
$114.11
30.26 gal · 114.54 L
Estimated CO2
134.5 kg one way
Round trip: 268.9 kg / 593 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.06 $114.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.35 $128.70
Premium $4.65 $70.42 $140.83
Diesel $5.30 $80.25 $160.50

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Hill, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Oak Hill is 06:45:25, although it is 05:45:25 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.