How far is Jackson, TN from Ridgely, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Ridgely, TN is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
66.76 mi
01h 27m
Flight
58.58 mi
94.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.58 mi
Kilometers
94.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.76 mi
Kilometers
107.44 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgely
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Ridgely
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
33.4 mi
00h 43m
To Ridgely
33.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    1586 ft · 37 sec · Lake Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 78

    14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78

  11. 11

    Continue on South Headden Drive

    1594 ft · 32 sec · South Headden Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    2754 ft · 1 min · Poplar Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    64 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    47 m · 10 sec · Depot Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    19 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Drive
44 mi · 66%
State Route 78
14.1 mi · 21%
I-155 West
2.9 mi · 4%
Airways Boulevard
1.05 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Poplar Street
0.52 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
58.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
00h 43m from Jackson
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Ridgely.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 33.4 miles from Jackson and 33.4 miles from Ridgely.

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

The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Ridgely. Straight-line distance: 58.58 mi (94.27 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Ridgely

Town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,604
Coordinates36.2634000, -89.4878500
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Ridgely (-89.48785, 36.2634)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Ridgely. The current time is 05:18:52.

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.