How far is Pulaski, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Pulaski, TN to Jackson, TN is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.23 mi
02h 28m
Flight
104.42 mi
168.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.42 mi
Kilometers
168.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.23 mi
Kilometers
216.03 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Mon, May 4, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Pulaski
Tue, May 5, 12:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski
2026-05-04T19:24
Arrive Jackson
Mon, May 4, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pulaski
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Clifton
TN

City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Pulaski
67.5 mi
01h 14m
To Jackson
66.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    1133 ft · 25 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West College Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West College Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    30.6 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    17.4 mi · 20 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 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 Pulaski and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 33%
West Main Street
17.4 mi · 13%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 9%
Law Road
7.33 mi · 5%
West College Street
2.58 mi · 2%
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lawrenceburg Highway

Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

44.4 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 14m from Pulaski
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pulaski and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Pulaski and 66.7 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 104.42 mi (168.05 km).

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#1 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

Population7,524
Coordinates35.1998000, -87.0308400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-87.030653, 35.19974)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.93 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.48 gal · 35.86 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.65 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.30 $25.14 $50.28

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Pulaski and Jackson. The current time is 19:24:37.

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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.