How far is Arlington, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Jackson, TN is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
59.22 mi
01h 01m
Flight
52.52 mi
84.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.52 mi
Kilometers
84.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.22 mi
Kilometers
95.31 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Fri, May 1, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, May 1, 6:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-01T04:09
Arrive Jackson
Fri, May 1, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Brownsville
TN

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

From Arlington
29.7 mi
00h 30m
To Jackson
29.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Forrest Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Forrest Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hickory Withe Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hickory Withe Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    50.9 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson

    1209 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Airways Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    3088 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington 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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Withe Road
56.4 mi · 95%
Forrest Street
1.39 mi · 2%
Airways Boulevard
1.07 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Walker Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Hickory Withe Road

Merge slight left

50.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsville
00h 30m from Arlington
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Brownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Arlington and 29.5 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Brownsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brownsville, 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 Brownsville.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

58 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

89 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 52.52 mi (84.53 km).

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#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,625
Coordinates35.2962000, -89.6614700
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Street (-89.661484, 35.296222)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Jackson. The current time is 04:09:59.

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.