How far is Clifton, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Clifton, TN to Jackson, TN is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Jackson.
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Start on West Water Street
1558 ft · 32 sec · West Water Street
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Turn slight left onto Walnut Street
141 m · 10 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Pillow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Pillow Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Billy Nance Boulevard
15.2 mi · 17 min · Billy Nance Boulevard
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
17.4 mi · 20 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Church Sttreet
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road
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Take the exit left
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Clifton and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Jackson?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Clifton and 34.5 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Clifton and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 48.66 mi (78.31 km).
#1 Clifton
City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,655 |
| Coordinates | 35.3870200, -87.9953100 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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