Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Jackson, Tennessee
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+17316646217
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
134.3 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisburg, TN
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Jackson, TN
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The drive from Lewisburg, TN to Jackson, TN covers 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Linden Highway, Hampshire Pike, Columbia Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on Linden Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.00 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
67.2 miles from Lewisburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 134.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 134.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North 3rd Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lewisburg, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 2h 48m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 431 / North Ellington Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 120.2 miles (SR 152 / Law Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 431 / North Ellington Parkway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 152 / Law Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward US 70, US 412 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Highway | 51.3 mi | 59m |
| Hampshire Pike | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| Columbia Highway | 13 mi | 16m |
| New Lewisburg Highway | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| US 412 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| I 40 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| US 70 | 6 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 5.3 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg, TN and Jackson, TN.
Start on this road
Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business
Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue
Continue on Franklin Avenue
Continue on Franklin Road
Continue on Franklin Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 431
Continue on US 431
Continue on TN 50
Continue on TN 50
Turn left onto US 412 Business; SR 50
Continue on US 412
Continue on US 412
Continue on US 412
Continue on US 412
Continue on US 412
Turn right onto SR 152
Take the exit
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Turn right onto East Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 30 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.2 miles or 1h 28m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lewisburg, 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 Lewisburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 134.3 miles and 2h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.2 mi from Lewisburg, TN · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from Lewisburg, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Jackson, Tennessee
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+17316646217
Near the end, short detour
Jackson, Tennessee
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+17316646217
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Jackson, Tennessee
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+19012203010
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Jackson, Tennessee
Hours: 9 am–1 pm
+17316683353
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Jackson, Tennessee
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+17317362362
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Regular Gas
$21.00 one way
$41.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.05 | $46.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.84 | $51.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.45 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.60 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lewisburg on Saturday
Local time
12:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
12:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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