How far is Winfield, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Winfield, TN to Jackson, TN is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
293.55 mi
05h 47m
Flight
252.09 mi
405.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.09 mi
Kilometers
405.7 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.55 mi
Kilometers
472.43 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 PM CDT
Return by in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Winfield
146.6 mi
02h 53m
To Jackson
147 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Emby Lane

    120 m · 19 sec · Emby Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Light Road

    75 m · 13 sec · New Light Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Scott Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Scott Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Alberta Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Alberta Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    2598 ft · 34 sec · Alberta Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Alberta Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    1289 ft · 17 sec · Alberta Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Scott Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Scott Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Irving Street

    1001 ft · 25 sec · Irving Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Deer Lodge Highway East

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  23. 23

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  26. 26

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  28. 28

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winfield 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
121 mi · 41%
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 30%
Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 7%
Scott Highway
17 mi · 6%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 3%
Deer Lodge Highway
9.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

121 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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
252.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 53m from Winfield
Leave By
5:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Winfield and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Winfield and 147 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.07 one way or $78.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Winfield and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Winfield and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 252.09 mi (405.7 km).

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#1 Winfield

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.5559100, -84.4516000
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Winfield (-84.4516, 36.55591)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.21 L · about $39.07
Round trip
$78.14
20.72 gal · 78.42 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.07 $78.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.06 $88.12
Premium $4.65 $48.22 $96.43
Diesel $5.30 $54.95 $109.90

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Winfield, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Winfield is 08:31:05, although it is 07:31:05 in Jackson.

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.