How far is Oakland, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Oakland, TN to Jackson, TN is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
60.14 mi
01h 02m
Flight
47.62 mi
76.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.62 mi
Kilometers
76.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.14 mi
Kilometers
96.78 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, May 31, 4:24 AM CDT
Return by in Oakland
Sun, May 31, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-05-31T03:21
Arrive Jackson
Sun, May 31, 4:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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 Oakland
30.1 mi
00h 31m
To Jackson
30 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    882 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.5 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson

    1209 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Airways Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    3088 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
56.4 mi · 94%
Airways Boulevard
1.07 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Merge slight left

44.5 mi · 00h 48m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsville
00h 31m from Oakland
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 30.1 miles from Oakland and 30 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Oakland and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 47.62 mi (76.64 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

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

Population8,669
Coordinates35.2289800, -89.5150800
Altitude116
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 (-89.515116, 35.228978)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Jackson. The current time is 03:21:23.

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.