How far is Jackson, TN from Tennessee Ridge, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Tennessee Ridge, TN is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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 02h 11m.
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 Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Tennessee Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Tennessee Ridge.
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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
4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Linden, Waverly
1027 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
15.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Church Street
2723 ft · 48 sec · South Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
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Turn left onto Tennessee Ridge Road
5.5 mi · 13 min · Tennessee Ridge Road
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Continue on Waverly Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · Waverly Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1238 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto School Street
31 m · 4 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Tennessee Ridge.
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
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tennessee Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Tennessee Ridge?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Jackson and 48.5 miles from Tennessee Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tennessee Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Tennessee Ridge. Straight-line distance: 75.56 mi (121.6 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 Tennessee Ridge
City in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,330 |
| Coordinates | 36.3120000, -87.7733600 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tennessee Ridge (-87.77336, 36.312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
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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