How far is Tusculum, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Tusculum, TN to Jackson, TN is about 381.3 miles (613.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tusculum and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tusculum and Jackson.
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Start on Sam Doak Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Sam Doak Drive
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Turn straight onto Erwin Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Erwin Highway
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Turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway
16.5 mi · 20 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway
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Turn left
1561 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 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 Tusculum and Jackson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Tusculum and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tusculum to Jackson?
The road trip is about 381.3 miles (613.7 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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 190.4 miles from Tusculum and 190.9 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 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 $50.76 one way or $101.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tusculum 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 Tusculum and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tusculum and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 341.07 mi (548.9 km).
#1 Tusculum
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,669 |
| Coordinates | 36.1751000, -82.7587600 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| 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: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 614 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $50.76 | $101.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.25 | $114.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.64 | $125.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $71.39 | $142.78 |
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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