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Trip from Jackson, TN to Blountville, TN

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Drive Time

7h 31m

Distance

411.3 mi

662 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 21m ★
6 AM
7h 31m
8 AM
7h 51m
10 AM
7h 38m
12 PM
7h 36m
3 PM
7h 39m
5 PM
7h 50m
8 PM
7h 25m

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

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

Jackson, TN

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census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States

Blountville, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, TN to Blountville, TN covers 411.3 miles and takes about 7h 31m 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 $64.30 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

205.7 miles from Jackson, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 7h 31m drive with frequent turns across 411.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, TN to Blountville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Whitehall Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 40 East Unavailable Refreshing
Downtown Loop Unavailable Refreshing
I 81 North Unavailable Refreshing
SR 394 Unavailable Refreshing
I 81 Unavailable Refreshing
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Bristol Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Whitehall Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Blountville, 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

174 mi · 3 hr 9 min · I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
10

Keep slight left

37 mi · 40 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 81 North: Bristol
12

Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol

0.3 mi · 35 sec · SR 394: Blountville, Bristol
13

Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North

108 ft · 5 sec · I 81 Alt North
14

Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
15

Turn left onto Bristol Highway

180 ft · 9 sec · Bristol Highway
16

Turn left

98 ft · 7 sec
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 205.7 miles from Jackson, TN, or about 3h 45m 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 90 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 205.7 miles or 3h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blountville, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jackson, TN

This is one driving day of about 411.3 miles and 7h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Jackson, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 205.7 mi from Jackson, TN · 3h 45m into the drive

Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

206 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

Franklin, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 205.7 miles from Jackson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blountville, TN

The final approach into Blountville, 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 Blountville, 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

$64.30 one way

$128.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 144 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $70.60 $141.20
premium $4.89 $79.15 $158.30
diesel $5.61 $90.81 $181.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 143.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 123.4 1 $43.19 $19.74
Efficient EV 102.8 1 $35.99 $16.45
EV Truck/SUV 164.5 2 $57.58 $26.32

Gas CO2

144 kg

EV CO2

48 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Jackson, TN

Afternoon in Jackson on Tuesday

Local time

1:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blountville, TN

Afternoon in Blountville on Tuesday

Local time

2:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

206 mi in

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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

13 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

7h 31m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Blountville, TN covers 411.3 miles and takes about 7h 31m 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 205.7 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 $64.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, TN to Blountville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jackson, TN to Blountville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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