How far is White House, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from White House, TN to Jackson, TN is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
155.67 mi
02h 30m
Flight
134.51 mi
216.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.51 mi
Kilometers
216.47 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.67 mi
Kilometers
250.52 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM CDT
Return by in White House
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White House
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White House
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
McEwen
TN

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

From White House
76.6 mi
01h 15m
To Jackson
79.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
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 White House and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White House and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Road

    35 m · 10 sec · Portland Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Nashville

    1691 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

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

    1735 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    3193 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    120.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White House 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
121 mi · 78%
I 65 South
21.8 mi · 14%
Portland Road
1.96 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.63 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi
US 70
0.13 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 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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
01h 15m from White House
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White House and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White House to Jackson?

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from White House and 79.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around White House and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White House and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 134.51 mi (216.47 km).

White House

#1 White House

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population12,975
Coordinates36.4703200, -86.6513800
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland Road (-86.651382, 36.470303)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.79 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.58 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

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

There is no time difference between White House and Jackson. The current time is 18:38:04.

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.