How far is Jackson, TN from Paris, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Paris, TN is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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 25m.
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.
County seat of Carroll County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Paris.
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Start on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Whitehall Street
31.5 mi · 47 min · Whitehall Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Drive North
1.1 km · 1 min · Veterans Drive North
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Take the exit slight right
659 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1652 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highland Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Drive
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tyson Avenue
2180 ft · 46 sec · Tyson Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn straight onto South Market Street
614 ft · 18 sec · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West Wood Street
29 m · 2 sec · West Wood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Paris.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Whitehall Street
Turn right onto Whitehall Street
31.5 mi · 00h 47m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Paris?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Huntingdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Jackson and 30.9 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Huntingdon
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 Huntingdon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Paris. Straight-line distance: 54.76 mi (88.13 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 Paris
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,952 |
| Coordinates | 36.3020000, -88.3267100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-88.32671, 36.302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
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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