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Trip from Cornersville, TN to Jackson, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

139.7 mi

225 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cornersville, TN, TN

Cornersville, TN

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city in and county seat of Madison County, Tennessee, United States

Jackson, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cornersville, TN to Jackson, TN covers 139.7 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Linden Highway, Hampshire Pike, Columbia Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on Linden Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.84 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.9 miles from Cornersville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 139.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 139.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Linden Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 129 / Lynnville Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street

Turn right onto US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 129 / Lynnville Road

Turn left onto SR 129 / Lynnville Road

Navigation decision point

5
13.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward 50

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 37 Toward 50
7
14 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 50

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 37 Toward 50
5
126.4 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Linden Highway 51.3 mi 59m
Hampshire Pike 16.3 mi 19m
Columbia Highway 13 mi 16m
US 412 10.5 mi 11m
I 65 9.7 mi 10m
New Lewisburg Highway 9.3 mi 13m
I 40 6.3 mi 6m
US 70 6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Linden Highway — 51.3 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cornersville, TN and Jackson, TN.

1

Start on Ruth Flye Avenue

105 ft · 7 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 31A; SR 129

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto SR 129

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Lynnville Road
4

Continue on SR 129

3.3 mi · 5 min · Lynnville Highway
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
6

Merge onto I 65

9.7 mi · 10 min · I 65
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 37 Toward 50
8

Keep slight left at fork

105 ft · 5 sec
Exit 37 Toward 50
9

Turn left onto TN 50

9.3 mi · 13 min · New Lewisburg Highway
10

Continue on TN 50

4.3 mi · 6 min · James M Campbell Boulevard East
11

Turn left onto US 412 Business; SR 50

16 mi · 19 min · Hampshire Pike
12

Continue on US 412

13 mi · 16 min · Columbia Highway
13

Continue on US 412

4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
14

Continue on US 412

51 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway
15

Continue on US 412

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet
16

Continue on US 412

10 mi · 11 min · US 412
17

Turn right onto SR 152

0.8 mi · 1 min · Law Road
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
19

Merge onto I 40

6.3 mi · 6 min · I 40
20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward US 70, US 412 East
21

Turn left onto US 70

4.2 mi · 6 min · US 70
22

Turn left onto US 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 70
23

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Cornersville, TN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.9 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cornersville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cornersville, TN

This is one driving day of about 139.7 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Cornersville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Linden Highway for about 51.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.9 mi from Cornersville, TN · 1h 30m into the drive

city in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hohenwald, TN

70 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Hohenwald, TN to Jackson, TN

80.8 mi · 1h 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Columbia, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Cornersville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jackson, TN

The final approach into Jackson, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jackson, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.7

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

Visit website

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.7

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

Visit website

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.7

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19012203010

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.7

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+17316683353

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.7

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17317362362

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.84 one way

$43.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.98 $47.96
premium $4.89 $26.88 $53.77
diesel $5.61 $30.84 $61.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.9 0 $14.67 $6.71
Efficient EV 34.9 0 $12.22 $5.59
EV Truck/SUV 55.9 0 $19.56 $8.94

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Cornersville, TN

Morning in Cornersville on Saturday

Local time

6:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, TN

Morning in Jackson on Saturday

Local time

6:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 52m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cornersville, TN to Jackson, TN covers 139.7 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Linden Highway, Hampshire Pike, Columbia Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.9 miles from Cornersville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 129 / Lynnville Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Cornersville, TN to Jackson, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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