How far is Jackson, TN from Savannah, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Savannah, TN is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.52 mi
01h 21m
Flight
41.67 mi
67.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.67 mi
Kilometers
67.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.52 mi
Kilometers
95.79 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 Savannah
Sat, May 2, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, May 2, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-02T04:42
Arrive Savannah
Sat, May 2, 6:04 AM 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
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Bethel Springs
TN

Town in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
29.8 mi
00h 40m
To Savannah
29.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    38.7 mi · 51 min · South Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Guinn Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Guinn Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guinn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highland Avenue
59.2 mi · 99%
East Main Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Guinn Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Highland Avenue

Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

38.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel Springs
00h 40m from Jackson
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 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?

Bethel Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Jackson and 29.8 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel Springs

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

114 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 41.67 mi (67.06 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Savannah (-88.2492, 35.2248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.93 $17.86
Premium $4.65 $9.77 $19.55
Diesel $5.30 $11.14 $22.28

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Savannah. The current time is 04:42:09.

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.