How far is Sweetwater, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, TN to Jackson, TN is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Wilson 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 North Main Street
2890 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Oakland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Oakland Road
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Take the ramp right
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Nashville
1864 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nashville
154.4 mi · 2 hr 46 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 Sweetwater and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Nashville
Merge slight right onto Nashville
154 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Clear 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 298.9 miles (481.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.9 miles from Sweetwater and 143 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.19 one way or $82.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sweetwater and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Sweetwater and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 244.5 mi (393.49 km).
#1 Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6014600, -84.4610400 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.90 | $41.19 | $82.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $50.37 | $100.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $63.32 | $126.64 |
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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