How far is Red Bank, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Red Bank, TN to Jackson, TN is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (324 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.64 mi
04h 04m
Flight
201.32 mi
324 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.32 mi
Kilometers
324 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.64 mi
Kilometers
421.07 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, May 31, 6:25 AM CDT
Return by in Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 11:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-05-31T03:20
Arrive Jackson
Sun, May 31, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Red Bank
130.7 mi
02h 02m
To Jackson
131 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Red Bank and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Euclid Avenue West

    27 m · 8 sec · Euclid Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dayton Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dayton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2647 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East

    684 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
142 mi · 54%
24
105 mi · 40%
Dayton Boulevard
6 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
East Main Street
0.68 mi
US 70
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.4 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 02m from Red Bank
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Bank 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 Red Bank to Jackson?

The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Red Bank and 131 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (324 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.81 one way or $69.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Red Bank and Jackson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Red Bank and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 201.32 mi (324 km).

Red Bank

#1 Red Bank

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,769
Coordinates35.1122900, -85.2941300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Euclid Avenue West (-85.29412, 35.112405)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.23 gal
34.95 L · about $34.81
Round trip
$69.61
18.46 gal · 69.9 L
Estimated CO2
82 kg one way
Round trip: 164.1 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.81 $69.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.26 $78.51
Premium $4.65 $42.96 $85.91
Diesel $5.30 $48.96 $97.91

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Red Bank, TN and Jackson, TN. The current time in Red Bank is 03:20:53, although it is 02:20:53 in Jackson.

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.