Origin
Decatur, TN
Afternoon in Decatur on Monday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, TN to Jackson, TN
Drive Time
5h 34m
Distance
279.9 mi
451 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 21m
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6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Decatur, TN to Jackson, TN covers 279.9 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 58, Decatur Pike, William Jennings Bryan Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
140 miles from Decatur, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 34m drive with frequent turns across 279.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 58 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Decatur, TN to Jackson, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 58 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Decatur Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Jennings Bryan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Washington Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 8 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harrison Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beersheba Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 58
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on Highway 58
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Highway 58
2
Turn right onto Decatur Pike
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Decatur Pike
3
Continue on William Jennings Bryan Highway
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
William Jennings Bryan Highway
4
Continue on Old Washington Highway
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Washington Highway
5
Continue on Washington Street
469 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
6
Turn left
16 mi
·
18 min
7
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left
5.4 mi
·
6 min
9
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
10
Continue straight
13 mi
·
17 min
11
Turn left onto State Highway 8
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 8
12
Continue on Harrison Ferry Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Harrison Ferry Road
13
Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beersheba Highway
14
Continue on East Colville Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Colville Street
15
Turn right onto South Chancery Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Chancery Street
16
Turn left onto West Morford Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Morford Street
17
Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on Nashville Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
19
Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
20
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
21
Continue on John Bragg Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
22
Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Rutherford Boulevard
23
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Church Street
24
Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 24 West: Nashville
25
Merge slight left
6.5 mi
·
6 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
27
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
28
Merge slight left
89 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 70, US 412 East
30
Turn left
4.2 mi
·
6 min
31
Turn left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
32
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 140 miles from Decatur, TN, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 34m
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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, TN
This is one driving day of about 279.9 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Decatur, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140 mi from Decatur, TN · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140 miles from Decatur, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.51 one way
$85.03 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.87 | $93.73 |
| premium | $4.80 | $52.84 | $105.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.18 | $124.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84 | 1 | $29.39 | $13.44 |
| Efficient EV | 70 | 0 | $24.49 | $11.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112 | 1 | $39.19 | $17.91 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Jackson, TN
Afternoon in Jackson on Monday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Decatur, TN to Jackson, TN covers 279.9 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 58, Decatur Pike, William Jennings Bryan Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140 miles from Decatur, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Decatur, TN to Jackson, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Decatur, TN to Jackson, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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