How far is Rogersville, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Rogersville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 372.8 miles (600 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m 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
372.82 mi
05h 57m
Flight
329.17 mi
529.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.17 mi
Kilometers
529.75 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.82 mi
Kilometers
599.99 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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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 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Tue, May 26, 12:45 PM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Tue, May 26, 7:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-05-26T07:47
Arrive Jackson
Tue, May 26, 1:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Rogersville
185.9 mi
02h 58m
To Jackson
187 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward West Main Street

    96 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rogersville Bypass

    126 m · 5 sec · Rogersville Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  16. 16

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogersville 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 42%
I 40 West
121 mi · 33%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 18%
West Main Street
16.5 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 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

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
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
329.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
02h 58m from Rogersville
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rogersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 372.8 miles (600 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.9 miles from Rogersville and 187 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.63 one way or $99.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rogersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 329.17 mi (529.75 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,364
Coordinates36.4073200, -83.0054400
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.005451, 36.407342)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.16 gal
49.8 L · about $49.63
Round trip
$99.25
26.32 gal · 99.6 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 233.9 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.63 $99.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.97 $111.94
Premium $4.65 $61.25 $122.49
Diesel $5.30 $69.80 $139.60

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rogersville, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Rogersville is 07:47:49, although it is 06:47:49 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.