How far is Germantown, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Germantown, TN to Jackson, TN is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
82.32 mi
01h 24m
Flight
66.94 mi
107.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.94 mi
Kilometers
107.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.32 mi
Kilometers
132.48 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, May 13, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in Germantown
Thu, May 14, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germantown
2026-05-13T22:02
Arrive Jackson
Wed, May 13, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Germantown
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
Stanton
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Germantown
38.3 mi
00h 42m
To Jackson
44.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southern Avenue

    782 ft · 41 sec · Southern Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Johnny Lane

    722 ft · 38 sec · Johnny Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dogwood Road

    1033 ft · 30 sec · Dogwood Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Germantown Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Germantown Parkway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · South Germantown Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson

    1209 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Airways Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3088 ft · 1 min · West 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 Germantown 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
66.7 mi · 81%
South Germantown Parkway
5.59 mi · 7%
South Germantown Road
2.22 mi · 3%
Airways Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Dogwood Road
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

63.2 mi · 01h 09m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
00h 42m from Germantown
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Germantown and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Germantown and 44.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Germantown and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Stanton

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

73 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 66.94 mi (107.73 km).

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#1 Germantown

City in Shelby County, Tennessee

Population39,240
Coordinates35.0867600, -89.8100900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Southern Avenue (-89.810153, 35.086702)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Germantown and Jackson. The current time is 22:02:13.

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.