How far is Jackson, TN from Germantown, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Germantown, TN is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
76.69 mi
01h 31m
Flight
66.94 mi
107.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.94 mi
Kilometers
107.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.69 mi
Kilometers
123.42 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germantown
Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Tue, Apr 14, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-14T06:59
Arrive Germantown
Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Stanton
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Jackson
38.3 mi
00h 45m
To Germantown
38.3 mi
00h 45m

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 Germantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 177 South: Germantown

    1768 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Germantown Parkway

    5.4 mi · 9 min · North Germantown Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Germantown Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southern Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Southern Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southern Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
63.7 mi · 83%
North Germantown Parkway
5.35 mi · 7%
South Germantown Road
2.25 mi · 3%
Airways Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
TN 177 South
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

63.4 mi · 01h 09m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
00h 45m from Jackson
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Germantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Jackson and 38.3 miles from Germantown.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stanton

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

73 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 66.94 mi (107.73 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
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#2 Germantown

City in Shelby County, Tennessee

Population39,240
Coordinates35.0867600, -89.8100900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Germantown (-89.81009, 35.08676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 Germantown. The current time is 06:59:12.

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.