Origin
Jackson, TN
Evening in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
7:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, TN to Hohenwald, TN
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
80.7 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
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6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Hohenwald, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Jackson to Hohenwald covers 80.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes. Because the entire journey fits easily into a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel for the trip, making this a budget-friendly excursion within the Southeast. You will navigate primarily via Whitehall Street, Route 152, and Law Road rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward local transit that connects two Tennessee communities without the complexity of cross-country logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Jackson, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the highway entirely, as the highway share for this route is 0%. You will not find long, monotonous stretches of interstate here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Whitehall Street. Expect to navigate frequent turns as you transition between local roads. The nature of this drive requires your full attention at the wheel, offering a more hands-on experience than a standard highway cruise. It is an ideal path if you prefer backroads over high-speed travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 70.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 70 / Whitehall Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 70
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 70 / Whitehall Street
Turn right onto US 70 / Whitehall Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward 152: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 93
Toward 152: Lexington
4
13.2 mi into trip
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~17m in
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SR 152 / Law Road
Turn right onto SR 152 / Law Road
Navigation decision point
4
64.9 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jackson, TN to Hohenwald, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
152: Lexington
13.1 mi in
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~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 66.7 mi | 1h 17m |
| I 40 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| Whitehall Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| US 70 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Law Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 66.7 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Hohenwald, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
3
Turn right onto US 70
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Whitehall Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 40
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 93
Toward 152: Lexington
7
Turn right onto SR 152
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Law Road
8
Turn left onto US 412
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 412
9
Turn left onto US 412
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 412
10
Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 412;SR 114
11
Merge onto US 412; SR 114
16 mi
·
17 min
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US 412; SR 114
12
Continue on US 412; SR 100
14 mi
·
16 min
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US 412; SR 100
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 412
14
Arrive at destination
US 412
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 34 minute drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the trip in one go without needing scheduled stops for rest. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your GPS settings before leaving to ensure you are comfortable navigating local roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early, as the $12 estimated cost is based on standard consumption and local road conditions. Taking your time through these turns will make the 80.7-mile journey much more manageable.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.3 miles from Jackson, TN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.7 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 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 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hohenwald, 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 80.7 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jackson, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 412 for about 66.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.3 mi from Jackson, TN · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 40.3 miles from Jackson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 412 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.7 miles.
Arriving in Hohenwald, TN
The final approach into Hohenwald, 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 Hohenwald, 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
$12.26 one way
$24.52 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Hohenwald, TN
Evening in Hohenwald on Sunday
Local time
7:36 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 34m 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 Hohenwald, TN covers 80.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, I 40, Whitehall Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.3 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 $12.26 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 70 / Whitehall Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Jackson, TN to Hohenwald, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
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