How far is Midtown, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Midtown, TN to Jackson, TN is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239 miles (384.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midtown and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midtown and Jackson.
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Start on Roane State Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Roane State Highway
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Ridge Road
1120 ft · 30 sec · Pine Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Secondary SR 29: Harriman, Midtown
2613 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
136.5 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midtown and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Secondary SR 29
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Midtown and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midtown to Jackson?
The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from Midtown and 136.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239 miles (384.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Midtown and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midtown and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Berry 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 Berry Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midtown and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 239 mi (384.63 km).
#1 Midtown
Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 35.8795200, -84.5641000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.16 | $72.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.79 | $81.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.63 | $89.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.87 | $101.73 |
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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