How far is Bradford, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Bradford, TN to Jackson, TN is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.47 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.92 mi
51.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.92 mi
Kilometers
51.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.47 mi
Kilometers
61.91 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, May 30, 3:20 PM CDT
Return by in Bradford
Sat, May 30, 4:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-05-30T14:33
Arrive Jackson
Sat, May 30, 3:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
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
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Bradford
19.3 mi
00h 23m
To Jackson
19.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    47 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    24.8 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1131 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1319 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Airways Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    3088 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
12.4 mi · 32%
Airways Boulevard
1.07 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.8 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
00h 23m from Bradford
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bradford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Bradford and 19.2 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bradford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

56 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

81 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 31.92 mi (51.37 km).

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#1 Bradford

Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,011
Coordinates36.0764500, -88.8100600
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Bradford (-88.81006, 36.07645)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $4.65 $6.33 $12.66
Diesel $5.30 $7.21 $14.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Jackson. The current time is 14:33:01.

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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.