How far is Adamsville, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Adamsville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.03 mi
01h 07m
Flight
35.39 mi
56.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.39 mi
Kilometers
56.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.03 mi
Kilometers
82.12 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Adamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adamsville
2026-04-19T05:19
Arrive Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adamsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Finger
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Adamsville
25.5 mi
00h 33m
To Jackson
25.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adamsville and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adamsville and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    24.7 mi · 31 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    25.2 mi · 35 min

  3. 3

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · South Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1407 ft · 33 sec · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    970 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adamsville and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
50.1 mi · 98%
South Highland Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
South Church Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue straight

25.2 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finger
00h 33m from Adamsville
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Adamsville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adamsville to Jackson?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Finger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Adamsville and 25.5 miles from Jackson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Adamsville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Finger

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Finger, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Finger.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

103 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adamsville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 35.39 mi (56.95 km).

Adamsville

#1 Adamsville

Town in Tennessee

Population2,162
Coordinates35.2359100, -88.3906000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Adamsville (-88.3906, 35.23591)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Adamsville and Jackson. The current time is 05:19:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.