How far is Jackson, TN from Union City, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Union City, TN is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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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
64.01 mi
01h 16m
Flight
57.57 mi
92.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.57 mi
Kilometers
92.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.01 mi
Kilometers
103.02 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Mon, May 18, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Mon, May 18, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-18T08:25
Arrive Union City
Mon, May 18, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 38m
To Union City
31.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Union City.

  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 · 14 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

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Avenue
44.5 mi · 70%
Airways Boulevard
7.22 mi · 11%
East Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
East Church 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 38m from Jackson
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Union City?

The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 31.9 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:56 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

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 Union City. Straight-line distance: 57.57 mi (92.65 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population10,325
Coordinates36.4242300, -89.0570100
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Union City (-89.05701, 36.42423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
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 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.55 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.1 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Union City. The current time is 08:25:17.

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.