How far is Obion, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Obion, TN to Jackson, TN is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Obion and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Obion and Jackson.
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Start on the route
27 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
78 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 8th Street
122 m · 23 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Palestine Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Palestine Avenue
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Continue on Elbridge-Obion Road
2763 ft · 1 min · Elbridge-Obion Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 51 South: Dyersburg
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
30.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1099 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Airways Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
3088 ft · 1 min · West 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 Obion 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.
US 51 South
Continue straight
30.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Obion and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Obion to Jackson?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Obion and 33.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Obion and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Friendship
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 Friendship.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Obion and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 49.29 mi (79.32 km).
#1 Obion
City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,043 |
| Coordinates | 36.2589600, -89.1917400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.84 | $21.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
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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