How far is Sweetwater, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, TN to Jackson, TN is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Jackson.
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Start on Trace Creek Road
610 ft · 27 sec · Trace Creek Road
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Turn straight onto Waynesboro Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Waynesboro Highway
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Turn left onto Trace Creek Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Trace Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linden Highway
49.9 mi · 58 min · Linden Highway
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Continue on West Church Sttreet
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road
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Take the exit left
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 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 Sweetwater and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Linden Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Linden Highway
49.9 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sweetwater and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sweetwater to Jackson?
The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Parsons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Sweetwater and 39.5 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sweetwater and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Parsons
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 Parsons.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 66.93 mi (107.72 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Tennessee
| Population | 5,956 |
| Coordinates | 35.4973000, -87.6319700 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.04 | $24.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
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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