How far is Fairview, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Fairview, TN to Jackson, TN is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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
108.01 mi
01h 44m
Flight
98.19 mi
158.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.19 mi
Kilometers
158.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.01 mi
Kilometers
173.82 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Fri, Nov 6, 4:15 PM CST
Return by in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-11-06T14:30
Arrive Jackson
Fri, Nov 6, 4:15 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM CST
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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Fairview
53.5 mi
00h 52m
To Jackson
54.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairview Boulevard

    39 m · 32 sec · Fairview Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Fairview Boulevard

    2584 ft · 44 sec · Fairview Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    2229 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 96

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 96

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East

    684 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 96
97.3 mi · 90%
Fairview Boulevard
3.11 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
US 70
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 96

Merge slight left

94.6 mi · 01h 41m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
00h 52m from Fairview
Leave By
3:00 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Fairview and 54.5 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 98.19 mi (158.02 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9820100, -87.1214000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.121388, 35.981908)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.43 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.62 gal · 28.86 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.15 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.56 $17.39 $34.77
Diesel $5.90 $22.47 $44.94

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Jackson. The current time is 14:30:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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