How far is Jackson, TN from Alamo, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Alamo, TN is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Alamo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Alamo.
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Start on East Main Street
3088 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Airways Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Parkway
2375 ft · 54 sec · North Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hollywood Drive
16 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 88: Alamo
864 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 88
1487 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 88
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Continue on State Route 88
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 88
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Turn straight onto South Bells Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Bells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Alamo.
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.
Hollywood Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hollywood Drive
16 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Alamo?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gadsden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Jackson and 11.6 miles from Alamo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo.
Stop Ideas Near Gadsden
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 Gadsden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.3 km).
#1 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamo
Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,260 |
| Coordinates | 35.7847900, -89.1172900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alamo (-89.11729, 35.78479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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