How far is Westmoreland, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Westmoreland, TN to Jackson, TN is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.13 mi
03h 18m
Flight
157.51 mi
253.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.51 mi
Kilometers
253.48 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.13 mi
Kilometers
280.23 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Mon, Jun 1, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Westmoreland
Mon, Jun 1, 1:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westmoreland
2026-06-01T06:58
Arrive Jackson
Mon, Jun 1, 10:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westmoreland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Westmoreland
87 mi
01h 39m
To Jackson
87.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westmoreland and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Chief Jenkins Way

    57 m · 14 sec · Chief Jenkins Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Austin Peay Highway

    2401 ft · 1 min · Austin Peay Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    17.4 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway

    1993 ft · 41 sec · West Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Red River Road

    1863 ft · 32 sec · Red River Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

    1735 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    3193 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    120.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmoreland 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
121 mi · 70%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
23.8 mi · 14%
Long Hollow Pike
1.96 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.63 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi
Austin Peay Highway
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
01h 39m from Westmoreland
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westmoreland and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westmoreland to Jackson?

The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Westmoreland and 87.2 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Westmoreland and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westmoreland and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 157.51 mi (253.48 km).

Westmoreland

#1 Westmoreland

Town in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,429
Coordinates36.5619900, -86.2480400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Westmoreland (-86.24804, 36.56199)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.26 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.52 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Westmoreland and Jackson. The current time is 06:58:30.

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.