How far is Oneida, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Oneida, TN to Jackson, TN is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
290.04 mi
04h 48m
Flight
247.86 mi
398.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.86 mi
Kilometers
398.9 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.04 mi
Kilometers
466.77 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM CDT
Return by in Oneida
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneida
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneida
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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Oneida
144.3 mi
02h 24m
To Jackson
145.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hartco Drive

    2117 ft · 2 min · Hartco Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Paint Rock Road

    588 ft · 31 sec · Paint Rock Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alberta Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    1289 ft · 17 sec · Alberta Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Scott Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Irving Street

    1001 ft · 25 sec · Irving Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Deer Lodge Highway East

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  22. 22

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  25. 25

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  27. 27

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oneida 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
121 mi · 42%
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 30%
Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 8%
Scott Highway
15 mi · 5%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 3%
Deer Lodge Highway
9.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

121 mi · 02h 10m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
247.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 24m from Oneida
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oneida and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Oneida and 145.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oneida and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oneida and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 247.86 mi (398.9 km).

Oneida

#1 Oneida

City in Tennessee, USA

Population3,704
Coordinates36.4981300, -84.5127200
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.512581, 36.497781)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.74 L · about $38.58
Round trip
$77.15
20.46 gal · 77.48 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.58 $77.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.51 $87.02
Premium $4.65 $47.61 $95.22
Diesel $5.30 $54.26 $108.52

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oneida, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Oneida is 22:58:00, although it is 21:58:00 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.