How far is Mason, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Mason, TN to Jackson, TN is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
51.01 mi
01h 04m
Flight
42.79 mi
68.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.79 mi
Kilometers
68.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.01 mi
Kilometers
82.09 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Mason
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mason
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
Brownsville
TN

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

From Mason
25.5 mi
00h 32m
To Jackson
25.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    691 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1046 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    3128 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stanton Koko Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Stanton Koko Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dancyville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dancyville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward SR 179

    1816 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson

    1209 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Airways Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    3088 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 179
36.1 mi · 71%
Stanton Koko Road
3.37 mi · 7%
Airways Boulevard
1.07 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.78 mi · 2%
Dancyville Road
0.73 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 179

Merge slight left

32.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsville
00h 32m from Mason
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mason and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Brownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Mason and 25.5 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brownsville

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

58 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

89 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 42.79 mi (68.86 km).

Mason

#1 Mason

Town in Tipton County, Tennessee, USA

Population1,535
Coordinates35.4117500, -89.5328500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason (-89.53285, 35.41175)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

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 Mason and Jackson. The current time is 01:25:45.

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.