How far is Jackson, TN from Dresden, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Dresden, TN is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gibson County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Dresden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Dresden.
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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
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
25.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Broad Street
10.6 mi · 19 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Morrow Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Morrow Avenue
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Continue on Pikeview Street
2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
787 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Wilson Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Wilson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wilson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Dresden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Airways Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
25.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Dresden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Dresden?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Jackson and 27.2 miles from Dresden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Dresden.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Dresden. Straight-line distance: 47.14 mi (75.87 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 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,907 |
| Coordinates | 36.2914500, -88.7081100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresden (-88.70811, 36.29145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
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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