How far is Newbern, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Newbern, TN to Jackson, TN is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
53.74 mi
00h 59m
Flight
42.59 mi
68.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.59 mi
Kilometers
68.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.74 mi
Kilometers
86.49 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Return by in Newbern
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newbern
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newbern
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
Maury City
TN

Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Newbern
26.7 mi
00h 29m
To Jackson
27.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Newbern and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint John Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint John Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 412 East: Jackson

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    30.6 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1099 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Airways Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    3088 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newbern 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 412 East
45.8 mi · 85%
East Main Street
5.16 mi · 10%
Airways Boulevard
1.07 mi · 2%
Saint John Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 412 East

Continue straight

30.6 mi · 00h 38m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maury City
00h 29m from Newbern
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newbern and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Maury City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Newbern and 27.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maury City

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

33 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

84 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newbern and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 42.59 mi (68.55 km).

Newbern

#1 Newbern

Town in Dyer County, Tennessee

Population3,230
Coordinates36.1128500, -89.2617400
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.261875, 36.112958)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.33
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.16 $14.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.65 $8.84 $17.69
Diesel $5.30 $10.08 $20.16

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 Newbern and Jackson. The current time is 00:06:17.

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.