How far is Millington, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Millington, TN to Jackson, TN is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.5 mi
01h 15m
Flight
63.81 mi
102.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.5 mi
Kilometers
124.73 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Millington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millington
2026-04-22T20:17
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

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

Town in Tennessee

From Millington
38.8 mi
00h 37m
To Jackson
38.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    2285 ft · 52 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road

    2044 ft · 42 sec · Raleigh-Millington Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward Arlington

    2049 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Paul W Barret Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville

    2033 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    2519 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    54.4 mi · 58 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 Millington 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
59.5 mi · 77%
Paul W Barret Parkway
15.3 mi · 20%
Airways Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Arlington
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

54.4 mi · 00h 58m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
00h 37m from Millington
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Millington and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Millington and 38.7 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Millington and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Stanton

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

73 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millington and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 63.81 mi (102.69 km).

Millington

#1 Millington

City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,635
Coordinates35.3414700, -89.8973100
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-89.897272, 35.341466)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

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 Millington and Jackson. The current time is 20:17:18.

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.