How far is Pigeon Forge, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Pigeon Forge, TN to Jackson, TN is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pigeon Forge and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon Forge and Jackson.
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Start on Old Mill Avenue
104 m · 13 sec · Old Mill Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Parkway
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Take the exit left toward US 411 North
38 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Forks of the River Parkway
3212 ft · 50 sec · Forks of the River Parkway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway
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Continue on Henley Street
1 km · 1 min · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street
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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pigeon Forge and Jackson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pigeon Forge and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pigeon Forge to Jackson?
The road trip is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.2 miles from Pigeon Forge and 173.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 $45.55 one way or $91.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon Forge and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 295.32 mi (475.27 km).
#1 Pigeon Forge
Mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee
| Population | 6,237 |
| Coordinates | 35.7884200, -83.5543300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $45.55 | $91.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.38 | $102.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.22 | $112.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.07 | $128.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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