Origin
Huntsville, TN
Late night in Huntsville on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntsville, TN to Jackson, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 36m
Distance
283.7 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 23m
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6 AM
5h 36m
8 AM
6h 3m
10 AM
5h 46m
12 PM
5h 43m
3 PM
5h 47m
5 PM
6h 2m
8 PM
5h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntsville, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Huntsville, TN to Jackson, TN covers 283.7 miles and takes about 5h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Court Street, Howard H Baker Highway, Scott Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.35 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
141.9 miles from Huntsville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 36m drive with frequent turns across 283.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Court Street 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 36m 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 Huntsville, TN to Jackson, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard H Baker Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scott Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lon Foust Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgan County Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deer Lodge Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Irving Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on Woodland Place
20 ft
·
6 sec
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Woodland Place
2
Turn left onto Court Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Court Street
3
Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Howard H Baker Highway
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Highway
5
Continue on Scott Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Highway
6
Continue on Lon Foust Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lon Foust Highway
7
Continue on Scott Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Highway
8
Continue on Morgan County Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgan County Highway
9
Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway
10
Continue on Irving Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Irving Street
11
Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway
12
Continue on Nashville Highway
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Nashville Highway
13
Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway East
14
Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Commercial Avenue
15
Turn left onto South Holly Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
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South Holly Street
16
Turn straight onto Monterey Highway
367 ft
·
8 sec
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Monterey Highway
17
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
18
Merge slight left
87 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
21
Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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Downtown Loop
22
Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
121 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
I 40 West: Memphis
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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US 70, US 412 East
25
Turn left
4.2 mi
·
6 min
26
Turn left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
27
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
28
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 141.9 miles from Huntsville, TN, or about 2h 48m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.9 miles or 2h 48m 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 35m
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 Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, TN
This is one driving day of about 283.7 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntsville, 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 141.9 mi from Huntsville, TN · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 141.9 miles from Huntsville, 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
$44.35 one way
$88.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.70 | $97.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.60 | $109.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.64 | $125.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.1 | 1 | $29.79 | $13.62 |
| Efficient EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.82 | $11.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.5 | 1 | $39.72 | $18.16 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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
Late night in Jackson on Wednesday
Local time
1:08 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 36m 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 Huntsville, TN to Jackson, TN covers 283.7 miles and takes about 5h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Court Street, Howard H Baker Highway, Scott Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.9 miles from Huntsville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.35 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 36m 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 Huntsville, TN to Jackson, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Huntsville, TN to Jackson, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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