How far is Gleason, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Gleason, TN to Jackson, TN is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
55.68 mi
01h 19m
Flight
42.91 mi
69.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.91 mi
Kilometers
69.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.68 mi
Kilometers
89.61 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM CDT
Return by in Gleason
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gleason
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gleason
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
McLemoresville
TN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Gleason
27.8 mi
00h 39m
To Jackson
27.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    89 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1056 ft · 21 sec · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Union Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gleason Newberry Store Road

    1941 ft · 39 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    16.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    119 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    71 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway of America

    31.5 mi · 47 min · Broadway of America

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway of America
31.5 mi · 57%
State Highway 22
17 mi · 30%
Veterans Drive North
1.5 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.21 mi · 2%
East Union Street
0.71 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Broadway of America

Continue on Broadway of America

31.5 mi · 00h 47m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLemoresville
00h 39m from Gleason
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gleason and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

McLemoresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Gleason and 27.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLemoresville

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

63 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

66 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Paducah, KY

119 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gleason and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 42.91 mi (69.05 km).

Gleason

#1 Gleason

City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,369
Coordinates36.2136700, -88.6125500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Gleason (-88.61255, 36.21367)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gleason and Jackson. The current time is 21:04:33.

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.