How far is Walnut Hill, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Walnut Hill, TN to Jackson, TN is about 416.1 miles (669.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372 miles (598.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m 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
416.13 mi
07h 38m
Flight
371.92 mi
598.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
371.92 mi
Kilometers
598.55 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
416.13 mi
Kilometers
669.7 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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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 07h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Return by in Walnut Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Hill
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 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
8:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Hill
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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Walnut Hill
207.8 mi
03h 49m
To Jackson
208.3 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Hill and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Hill Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Walnut Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blountville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Blountville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bristol Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Bristol Highway

    2453 ft · 46 sec · Bristol Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 81 South

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  16. 16

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Hill 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
175 mi · 42%
Nashville
155 mi · 37%
I 81 South
68.8 mi · 17%
Bristol Highway
3.62 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
07h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
372 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
03h 49m from Walnut Hill
Leave By
8:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walnut Hill and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Hill to Jackson?

The road trip is about 416.1 miles (669.7 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.8 miles from Walnut Hill and 208.3 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 372 miles (598.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 $55.40 one way or $110.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Hill and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 371.92 mi (598.55 km).

Walnut Hill

#1 Walnut Hill

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,394
Coordinates36.5698300, -82.2568000
Altitude490
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Hill (-82.2568, 36.56983)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 670 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.69 gal
55.59 L · about $55.40
Round trip
$110.79
29.38 gal · 111.18 L
Estimated CO2
130.6 kg one way
Round trip: 261.1 kg / 576 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.40 $110.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.48 $124.95
Premium $4.65 $68.37 $136.73
Diesel $5.30 $77.92 $155.83

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Walnut Hill, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Walnut Hill is 19:28:16, although it is 18:28:16 in Jackson.

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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.