Origin
Mount Carmel, TN
Evening in Mount Carmel on Sunday
Local time
6:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Carmel, TN to Jackson, TN
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Carmel, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
Spanning 62.1 miles across Tennessee, this drive between Mount Carmel and Jackson is a straightforward transit through the Southeast. You can expect to complete the journey in roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is quite economical for solo travelers or small groups. The route relies on a combination of Mt Carmel Road, West Main Street, and US 412 to bridge the gap between these two locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this route offers a practical connection that gets you to your destination efficiently.
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
31.1 miles from Mount Carmel, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with a significant portion of highway travel. You will spend about 50% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the more localized segments of the journey. Your longest uninterrupted stint behind the wheel will be a 17.4-mile stretch along West Main Street, which serves as a key artery for this trek. As you transition between the various roads, the driving experience shifts from the tighter pace of local streets to the more consistent flow of US 412. It is a functional drive that requires steady attention as you navigate through the different road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near Mount Carmel Access.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Mount Carmel Access): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.2 miles (TN 100): Navigation decision point; at 48 miles (SR 152 / Law Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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Mount Carmel Access
Keep slight right at fork onto Mount Carmel Access
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.2 mi into trip
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~25m in
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TN 100
At end of road, turn left onto TN 100
Navigation decision point
4
48 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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SR 152 / Law Road
Turn right onto SR 152 / Law Road
Navigation decision point
5
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
55.3 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 70, US 412 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70, US 412 East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| US 412 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| Mt Carmel Road | 9.1 mi | 25m |
| I 40 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| US 70 | 6 mi | 8m |
| US 641 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| TN 100 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Church Sttreet | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 17.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on Mt Carmel Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mt Carmel Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Mount Carmel Access
526 ft
·
23 sec
·
Mount Carmel Access
3
Continue on 1758
6.8 mi
·
16 min
·
Mt Carmel Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto TN 100
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
TN 100
5
Turn right onto Middleburg Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Middleburg Road
6
Turn right onto US 641
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 641
7
Turn left onto US 412
17 mi
·
19 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on US 412
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Church Sttreet
9
Continue on US 412
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 412
10
Turn right onto SR 152
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Law Road
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
12
Merge onto I 40
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 40
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 70, US 412 East
14
Turn left onto US 70
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 70
15
Turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
16
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this route takes less than two hours to complete, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. You won't need to worry about complex stop-overs, as there are no scheduled stops required for a trip of this length. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $9, so topping off your tank before you leave Mount Carmel ensures a stress-free transit to Jackson. Because the drive is relatively short, it is best to treat it as a single, direct effort to maximize your time at your destination. Pay close attention to your speed as you transition from the 17.4-mile stretch on West Main Street onto the highway sections, as road conditions and traffic patterns will change accordingly.
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 31.1 miles from Mount Carmel, TN, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 62.1 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 53m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel, TN
This is one driving day of about 62.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Carmel, 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 West Main Street for about 17.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Mount Carmel, TN · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Mount Carmel, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jackson, TN
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.86 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Jackson, TN
Evening in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
6:21 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
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
1h 31m 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 Mount Carmel, TN to Jackson, TN covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, US 412, Mt Carmel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Mount Carmel, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.43 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 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Mount Carmel Access): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.2 miles (TN 100): Navigation decision point; at 48 miles (SR 152 / Law Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mount Carmel, TN to Jackson, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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