How far is Jackson, TN from Bells, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Bells, TN is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.68 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.75 mi
26.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.68 mi
Kilometers
31.67 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bells
Tue, Apr 14, 10:56 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Tue, Apr 14, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-14T10:28
Arrive Bells
Tue, Apr 14, 10:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gadsden
TN

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

From Jackson
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To Bells
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3088 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Airways Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Parkway

    2375 ft · 54 sec · North Parkway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hollywood Drive

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Hollywood Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70A West, US 79 South: Bells, Brownsville

    778 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Drive
13.6 mi · 69%
Airways Boulevard
1.05 mi · 5%
East Main Street
0.58 mi · 3%
North Parkway
0.45 mi · 2%
US 70A West
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hollywood Drive

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hollywood Drive

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gadsden
00h 13m from Jackson
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Bells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 9.8 miles from Jackson and 9.9 miles from Bells.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gadsden

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

45 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

84 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Bells. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.95 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Bells

#2 Bells

City in Tennessee, USA

Population2,435
Coordinates35.7111800, -89.0875600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Bells (-89.08756, 35.71118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Bells. The current time is 10:28:56.

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.