Origin
Jackson, TN
Morning in Jackson on Friday
Local time
9:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, TN to Alexandria, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
176.4 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
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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Alexandria, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, TN to Alexandria, TN covers 176.4 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Whitehall Street, I 40 East, Downtown Loop for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.58 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
88.2 miles from Jackson, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 176.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 22m drive with frequent turns across 176.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Whitehall 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jackson, TN to Alexandria, TN is easy. At 3h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, TN to Alexandria, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Street | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Downtown Loop | — | — |
| US 70 East | — | — |
| Sparta Pike | — | — |
| Nashville Highway | — | — |
| Locust Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Whitehall Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Alexandria, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
3
Turn right onto Whitehall Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Whitehall Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge slight left
121 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
7
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
8
Continue on Downtown Loop
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Downtown Loop
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Watertown
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 70 East: Watertown
11
Turn slight right onto Sparta Pike
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Sparta Pike
12
Continue on Nashville Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashville Highway
13
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
371 ft
·
19 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto West Main Street
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
16
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 88.2 miles from Jackson, TN, or about 1h 41m 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 39 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.2 miles or 1h 41m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jackson, 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 Jackson, TN
This is one driving day of about 176.4 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Jackson, 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 88.2 mi from Jackson, TN · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.2 miles from Jackson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alexandria, TN
The final approach into Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, 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
$27.58 one way
$55.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.95 | $67.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.95 | $77.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.52 | $8.47 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.70 | $11.29 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Alexandria, TN
Morning in Alexandria on Friday
Local time
9:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
3h 22m 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 Jackson, TN to Alexandria, TN covers 176.4 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whitehall Street, I 40 East, Downtown Loop. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.2 miles from Jackson, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.58 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Jackson, TN to Alexandria, TN is easy. At 3h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, TN to Alexandria, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jackson, TN to Alexandria, 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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