How far is Thompson's Station, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Thompson's Station, TN to Jackson, TN is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
124.93 mi
01h 57m
Flight
107.52 mi
173.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.52 mi
Kilometers
173.04 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.93 mi
Kilometers
201.06 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM CDT
Return by in Thompson's Station
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thompson's Station
2026-04-18T21:11
Arrive Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thompson's Station
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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Thompson's Station
63.8 mi
00h 58m
To Jackson
61.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson's Station and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thompson's Station and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompsons Station Road West

    1938 ft · 58 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Thompsons Station Road West

    1432 ft · 33 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbia Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2457 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    28.9 mi · 32 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  7. 7

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thompson's Station and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
118 mi · 94%
Columbia Pike
2.56 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Thompsons Station Road West
0.64 mi · 1%
US 70
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

88.8 mi · 01h 35m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
107.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
00h 58m from Thompson's Station
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thompson's Station and Mostly Cloudy then Chance 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 Thompson's Station to Jackson?

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Thompson's Station and 61.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Thompson's Station and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thompson's Station and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 107.52 mi (173.04 km).

Thompson's Station

#1 Thompson's Station

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,973
Coordinates35.8020100, -86.9113900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompsons Station Road West (-86.911251, 35.801998)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.65 $20.52 $41.05
Diesel $5.30 $23.39 $46.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Thompson's Station and Jackson. The current time is 21:11:33.

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.