Trip from Oak Hill, TN to Jackson, TN

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Drive Time

8h 4m

Distance

428.7 mi

690 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$67

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 57m ★

6 AM

8h 5m

8 AM

8h 22m

10 AM

8h 11m

12 PM

8h 9m

3 PM

8h 12m

5 PM

8h 21m

8 PM

8h 0m

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

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Hill, TN to Jackson, TN covers 428.7 miles and takes about 8h 4m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 40, I 81, James H. Quillen Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 331.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

214.4 miles from Oak Hill, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 8h 4m highway drive covering 428.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 331.1 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 331.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Rittertown Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 428.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Rittertown Road): Navigation decision point; at 140.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 295.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | Rittertown Road

At end of road, turn left onto Rittertown Road

Navigation decision point

140.7 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Nashville

295.6 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

297.7 mi into trip | ~5h 39m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

301 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 West: Memphis

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Oak Hill, TN and Jackson, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.

Nashville

140.7 mi in | ~2h 49m | via I 40

Memphis

297.7 mi in | ~5h 39m | via I 40

Louisville

298.8 mi in | ~5h 41m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	331.1 mi	6h
I 81	57.1 mi	1h 1m
James H. Quillen Parkway	15.1 mi	18m
US 70	6 mi	8m
Mary Patton Highway	4.5 mi	7m
US 321	4.3 mi	6m
Gap Creek Road	3.4 mi	5m
Downtown Loop	2.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 331.1 mi, about 6h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, TN and Jackson, TN.

Start on Browns Branch Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road

At end of road, turn left onto Rittertown Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Rittertown Road

Turn left onto SR 361

3.4 mi · 5 min · Gap Creek Road

Turn straight onto SR 362

4.5 mi · 7 min · Mary Patton Highway

Turn left onto West G Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · West G Street

Turn left onto US 321; SR 67

4.3 mi · 6 min · US 321; SR 67

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 26; US 19W; US 23

15 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 8A Toward I 81 South: Knoxville

Merge onto I 81

56 mi · 1 hr · I 81

Continue on I 81

0.7 mi · 45 sec · I 81

Exit 1B Toward I 40 West: Knoxville

Merge onto I 40

53 mi · 59 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 40

Toward Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 40

Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

0.4 mi · 42 sec · I 40

Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 40

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

Exit 210A Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

121 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 40

Toward I 40 West: Memphis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward US 70, US 412 East

Turn left onto US 70

4.2 mi · 6 min · US 70

Turn left onto US 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 70

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 214.4 miles from Oak Hill, TN, or about 4h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 331.1 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 94 miles or 1h 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 214.4 miles or 4h 9m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 214.4 miles or 4h 9m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oak Hill, 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.

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

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oak Hill, TN

Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Jackson, TN

Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Oak Hill, TN.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 331.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 214.4 mi from Oak Hill, TN · 4h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Johnson, TN

214 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Johnson, TN

Popular next leg

Johnson, TN to Jackson, TN

291 mi · 5h 35m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Johnson, TN

214 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Johnson, TN after about 214 miles or 4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Knoxville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 214.4 miles from Oak Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 331.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 214 miles or 4 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Jackson, TN with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$67.02 one way

$134.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 150 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$73.59	$147.18
premium	$4.89	$82.50	$165.00
diesel	$5.61	$94.65	$189.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$67

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$197–$307

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 150 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	128.6	1	$45.01	$20.58
Efficient EV	107.2	1	$37.51	$17.15
EV Truck/SUV	171.5	2	$60.02	$27.44

Gas CO2

150 kg

EV CO2

50 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 11 hours ago

Origin

Oak Hill, TN

Morning in Oak Hill on Wednesday

Local time

8:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, TN

Morning in Jackson on Wednesday

Local time

7:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

76°F

Johnson, TN

214 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

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

Temperature spread

1 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

8h 4m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oak Hill, TN to Jackson, TN covers 428.7 miles and takes about 8h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, I 81, James H. Quillen Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 214 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 214.4 miles from Oak Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.02 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.

Between Oak Hill, TN and Jackson, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.

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