How far is Jackson, TN from Troy, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Troy, TN is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.13 mi
01h 21m
Flight
53.72 mi
86.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.72 mi
Kilometers
86.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.13 mi
Kilometers
103.2 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 Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 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
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Trenton
TN

City in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
32.1 mi
00h 40m
To Troy
32.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    24.9 mi · 28 min · North Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    14 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Rives Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2360 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Harper Street

    2012 ft · 42 sec · West Harper Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Avenue
38.8 mi · 61%
Airways Boulevard
7.22 mi · 11%
Rives Road
4.94 mi · 8%
East Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
West Harper Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Central Avenue

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

24.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 40m from Jackson
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 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?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Jackson and 32.1 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

32 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

60 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Troy. Straight-line distance: 53.72 mi (86.46 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
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#2 Troy

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,328
Coordinates36.3386800, -89.1639600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Troy (-89.16396, 36.33868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.65 $10.52 $21.04
Diesel $5.30 $11.99 $23.97

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 Troy. The current time is 23:07:11.

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.