How far is Jackson, TN from Obion, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Obion, TN is about 65.9 miles (106 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
65.87 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.29 mi
79.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.29 mi
Kilometers
79.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.87 mi
Kilometers
106.01 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Obion
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Tue, May 12, 9:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-12T19:11
Arrive Obion
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Friendship
TN

City in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
32.9 mi
00h 40m
To Obion
32.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Parkway

    2375 ft · 54 sec · North Parkway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hollywood Drive

    28.3 mi · 35 min · Hollywood Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Union City

    16 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 183: Obion

    1453 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elbridge-Obion Road

    1988 ft · 40 sec · Elbridge-Obion Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Palestine Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Palestine Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    564 ft · 26 sec · 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    39 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Drive
44 mi · 67%
US 51 North
16 mi · 24%
Airways Boulevard
1.05 mi · 2%
West Palestine Avenue
0.94 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
North Parkway
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hollywood Drive

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hollywood Drive

28.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
00h 40m from Jackson
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Obion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Jackson and 32.9 miles from Obion.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Friendship

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

23 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

75 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Central Station

113 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Obion. Straight-line distance: 49.29 mi (79.32 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Obion

City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,043
Coordinates36.2589600, -89.1917400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Obion (-89.19174, 36.25896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.8 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.6 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Obion. The current time is 19:11:14.

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.