How far is Ridgely, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Ridgely, TN to Jackson, TN is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
66.24 mi
01h 26m
Flight
58.58 mi
94.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.58 mi
Kilometers
94.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.24 mi
Kilometers
106.61 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Ridgely
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgely
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgely
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
Friendship
TN

City in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States

From Ridgely
33.1 mi
00h 43m
To Jackson
33.1 mi
00h 43m

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 Ridgely and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    47 m · 6 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    64 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    2754 ft · 1 min · Poplar Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Headden Drive

    1594 ft · 27 sec · South Headden Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 78

    14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Road

    2709 ft · 1 min · Lake Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Union City

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    30.6 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1099 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Airways Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    3088 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgely 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 51 South
46.4 mi · 70%
State Route 78
14.1 mi · 21%
Union City
2.63 mi · 4%
Airways Boulevard
1.07 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Poplar Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 51 South

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
58.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
00h 43m from Ridgely
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgely and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 Ridgely and 33.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Friendship

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

23 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

75 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Central Station

113 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgely and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 58.58 mi (94.27 km).

Ridgely

#1 Ridgely

Town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,604
Coordinates36.2634000, -89.4878500
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgely (-89.48785, 36.2634)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.85 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.7 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $4.65 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $5.30 $12.41 $24.82

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 Ridgely and Jackson. The current time is 02:14:41.

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.