How far is Jackson, TN from Brownsville, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Brownsville, TN is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
29.17 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.23 mi
40.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.23 mi
Kilometers
40.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.17 mi
Kilometers
46.94 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:28 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, Apr 11, 9:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-11T07:49
Arrive Brownsville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Bells
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Jackson
14.5 mi
00h 19m
To Brownsville
14.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Memphis

    1444 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout toward North Washington Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
14.4 mi · 50%
East Main Street
10.1 mi · 35%
Airways Boulevard
1.05 mi · 4%
US 70
0.24 mi · 1%
North Washington Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

14.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bells
00h 19m from Jackson
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Bells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Jackson and 14.6 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bells

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

47 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

92 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Central Station

109 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.6 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Brownsville (-89.26229, 35.59397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.77
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.88 $7.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.38 $8.76
Premium $4.65 $4.79 $9.59
Diesel $5.30 $5.46 $10.93

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Brownsville. The current time is 07:49:54.

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.