How far is Jackson, TN from Trenton, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Trenton, TN is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Madison County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Trenton.
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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
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
10.3 mi · 12 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eaton Street
3221 ft · 55 sec · East Eaton Street
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Continue on East Eaton Street
21 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward East Eaton Street
993 ft · 18 sec · East Eaton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Eaton Street
5 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Eaton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Trenton.
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
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Trenton?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Three Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Jackson and 15.3 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Three Way
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 Three Way.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 26.28 mi (42.3 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 Trenton
City in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,147 |
| Coordinates | 35.9806200, -88.9414500 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trenton (-88.94145, 35.98062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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