How far is Jackson, TN from Burns, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Burns, TN is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
99.25 mi
01h 54m
Flight
89.4 mi
143.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.4 mi
Kilometers
143.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.25 mi
Kilometers
159.72 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burns
Sat, May 23, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, May 23, 12:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-23T08:38
Arrive Burns
Sat, May 23, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Jackson
49.5 mi
00h 57m
To Burns
49.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    895 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jackson Brothers Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Jackson Brothers Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennsco Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tennsco Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Walnut Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Walnut Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
89.9 mi · 91%
East Walnut Street
2.52 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Jackson Brothers Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
Tennsco Road
0.66 mi · 1%
SR 46
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

85.6 mi · 01h 32m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
00h 57m from Jackson
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Jackson and 49.7 miles from Burns.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Burns. Straight-line distance: 89.4 mi (143.88 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Burns

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

Population1,550
Coordinates36.0533900, -87.3125100
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Burns (-87.31251, 36.05339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.65 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.30 $18.56 $37.13

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Burns. The current time is 08:38:58.

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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.