How far is Spurgeon, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Spurgeon, TN to Jackson, TN is about 403.5 miles (649.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 359.8 miles (579 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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
403.51 mi
06h 14m
Flight
359.76 mi
578.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.76 mi
Kilometers
578.98 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.51 mi
Kilometers
649.39 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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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 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Return by in Spurgeon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spurgeon
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 12:44 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
11:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spurgeon
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Spurgeon
201.5 mi
03h 07m
To Jackson
202 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gray Station Road

    123 m · 16 sec · Gray Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kingsport Highway

    1513 ft · 26 sec · Kingsport Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Fort Henry Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Fort Henry Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City

    1232 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  10. 10

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  15. 15

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spurgeon 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
175 mi · 43%
Nashville
155 mi · 38%
SR 36
58.7 mi · 15%
Fort Henry Drive
3.01 mi · 1%
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

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 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
359.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 07m from Spurgeon
Leave By
11:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spurgeon and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 403.5 miles (649.4 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.5 miles from Spurgeon and 202 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 359.8 miles (579 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 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 $53.70 one way or $107.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spurgeon 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 Spurgeon and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spurgeon and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 359.76 mi (578.98 km).

Spurgeon

#1 Spurgeon

Town

Population3,957
Coordinates36.4395500, -82.4557000
Altitude431
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.455694, 36.439534)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 649 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.24 gal
53.9 L · about $53.70
Round trip
$107.40
28.48 gal · 107.8 L
Estimated CO2
126.6 kg one way
Round trip: 253.1 kg / 558 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.70 $107.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.56 $121.13
Premium $4.65 $66.27 $132.55
Diesel $5.30 $75.53 $151.06

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 Spurgeon, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Spurgeon is 03:12:55, although it is 02:12:55 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.