Origin
Pine Crest, TN
Evening in Pine Crest on Thursday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Crest, TN to Jackson, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 30m
Distance
320.6 mi
516 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 18m
★
6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 54m
8 PM
6h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Crest, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Crest, TN to Jackson, TN covers 320.6 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Harriman Highway, Frost Bottom Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 257.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
160.3 miles from Pine Crest, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 30m. Total distance: 320.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 30m highway drive covering 320.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Harriman Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 257.9 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 43 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 257.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Harriman Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near Island Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 320.6 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 6.5 miles (Island Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (I 75; US 25W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.5 mi into trip
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~25m in
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Island Road
At end of road, turn left onto Island Road
Navigation decision point
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 75; US 25W
Take the exit onto I 75; US 25W toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
9
187.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m 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
8
189.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 4m 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
7
192.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 9m 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 Pine Crest, TN and Jackson, TN, road signs point toward Lake City, Memphis and Louisville.
Lake City
16.2 mi in
|
~38m
|
via I 75; US 25W
Memphis
189.5 mi in
|
~4h 4m
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via I 40
Louisville
190.6 mi in
|
~4h 6m
|
via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 257.9 mi | 4h 39m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Frost Bottom Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| US 70 | 6 mi | 8m |
| US 25W | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Pinecrest Road | 5.6 mi | 21m |
| Briceville Highway | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| North Roane Street | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 257.9 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Crest, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on Fire Department Lane
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fire Department Lane
2
Turn left onto Pinecrest Road
5.5 mi
·
21 min
·
Pinecrest Road
3
Continue on Pinecrest Road
273 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pinecrest Road
4
Turn slight left onto Towe String Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Towe String Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Island Road
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Island Road
6
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Paris Nance Road
9
Turn left onto US 25W; TN 63
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Avenue
10
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Royal Blue Road
11
Take the exit onto US 25W
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 25W
Toward Knoxville
12
Take the exit onto I 75; US 25W
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 75; US 25W
Toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; US 25W
241 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 75; US 25W
14
Turn slight right onto US 25W; SR 116
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto SR 116
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Creek Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 116
234 ft
·
7 sec
·
Briceville Highway
17
Continue on SR 116
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
18
Continue on SR 330
166 ft
·
3 sec
·
Briceville Highway
19
Continue on SR 330
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Frost Bottom Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto SR 330
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dutch Valley Road
21
Continue on SR 330
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Walden Avenue
22
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 330
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto SR 330
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
24
Continue on SR 330
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
25
Turn right onto SR 330
447 ft
·
11 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
26
Turn left onto SR 61
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
27
Continue on SR 61
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
28
Merge onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bitter Creek Highway
29
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Harriman Highway
30
Continue on US 27
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
31
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roane Street
32
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
33
Merge onto I 40
134 mi
·
2 hr 24 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
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.
35
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.
36
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
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.
38
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.
39
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 70, US 412 East
40
Turn left onto US 70
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 70
41
Turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
42
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
43
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.3 miles from Pine Crest, TN, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257.9 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 71 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.3 miles or 3h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 25m
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 Pine Crest, 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 Pine Crest, TN
This is one driving day of about 320.6 miles and 6h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Pine Crest, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 257.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.3 mi from Pine Crest, TN · 3h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.3 miles from Pine Crest, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 257.9 miles.
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.
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
$50.12 one way
$100.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $55.03 | $110.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $61.70 | $123.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.78 | $141.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.66 | $15.39 |
| Efficient EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.05 | $12.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.2 | 1 | $44.88 | $20.52 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Jackson, TN
Evening in Jackson on Thursday
Local time
6:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Sparta, TN
160 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pine Crest, TN to Jackson, TN covers 320.6 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Harriman Highway, Frost Bottom Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.3 miles from Pine Crest, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.12 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 320.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (Island Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (I 75; US 25W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pine Crest, TN and Jackson, TN, road signs point toward Lake City, Memphis and Louisville.
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