Origin
Jackson, TN
Evening in Jackson on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, TN to Loretto, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
127.1 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
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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Loretto, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, TN to Loretto, TN covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Whitehall Street, 152, Law Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.87 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.5 miles from Jackson, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 127.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jackson, TN to Loretto, TN is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Loretto, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Street | — | — |
| 152 | — | — |
| Law Road | — | — |
| US 412 | — | — |
| South Tennessee Avenue | — | — |
| Billy Nance Highway West | — | — |
| Billy Nance Road | — | — |
| Savannah Highway | — | — |
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 Loretto, 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
6.3 mi
·
6 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
152: Lexington
7
Turn right onto Law Road
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Law Road
8
Turn left
10 mi
·
11 min
9
Turn left
7.5 mi
·
8 min
10
Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 412;SR 114
11
Merge slight left
8.8 mi
·
10 min
12
Turn right onto South Tennessee Avenue
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South Tennessee Avenue
13
Continue on Billy Nance Highway West
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Billy Nance Highway West
14
Continue on Billy Nance Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Billy Nance Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Savannah Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Savannah Highway
16
Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
17
Continue on United States Route 64
28 mi
·
31 min
·
United States Route 64
18
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
19
Keep slight right
400 ft
·
11 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
21
Continue on North Military Street
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Military Street
22
Turn right onto Church Street
505 ft
·
24 sec
·
Church Street
23
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 63.5 miles from Jackson, TN, or about 1h 14m 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loretto, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 127.1 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Jackson, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.5 mi from Jackson, TN · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from Jackson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Loretto, TN
The final approach into Loretto, 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 Loretto, 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
$19.87 one way
$39.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.82 | $43.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.35 | $6.10 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $8.13 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Loretto, TN
Evening in Loretto on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Clifton, TN
64 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 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
2h 28m 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 Loretto, TN covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whitehall Street, 152, Law Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.5 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 $19.87 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.
The drive from Jackson, TN to Loretto, TN is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Loretto, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jackson, TN to Loretto, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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