How far is Jackson, TN from Ripley, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Ripley, TN is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Ripley.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Memphis
1444 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley
1247 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street
122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Haralson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Haralson Street
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Turn right
15.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Eastland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastland Avenue
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
980 ft · 21 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
96 m · 14 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Ripley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
15.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Ripley?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Brownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Jackson and 24.4 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Brownsville
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 Brownsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 41.18 mi (66.27 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 Ripley
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,624 |
| Coordinates | 35.7453600, -89.5298000 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-89.5298, 35.74536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
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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