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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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 21m.
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 Crockett County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Parkway
2375 ft · 54 sec · North Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hollywood Drive
28.3 mi · 35 min · Hollywood Drive
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Union City
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 183: Obion
1453 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Elbridge-Obion Road
1988 ft · 40 sec · Elbridge-Obion Road
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Continue on West Palestine Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Palestine Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
564 ft · 26 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Obion.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Friendship.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
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).
#1 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Obion
City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,043 |
| Coordinates | 36.2589600, -89.1917400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Obion (-89.19174, 36.25896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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