How far is Jackson, TN from Bolivar, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Bolivar, TN is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Madison County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Bolivar.
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Start on East Main Street
1613 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Highland Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Bolivar Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Bolivar Highway
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Continue on Main Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
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Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
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14.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Bolivar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Bolivar?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Medon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Jackson and 13.9 miles from Bolivar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Bolivar.
Stop Ideas Near Medon
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 Medon.
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Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 26.63 mi (42.85 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 Bolivar
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,845 |
| Coordinates | 35.2561900, -88.9878400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolivar (-88.98784, 35.25619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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