How far is Rossville, TN from Jackson, TN?
The driving distance from Rossville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Jackson.
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Start on Front Street
17 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
15.3 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
618 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right
10 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Stanton Koko Road
111 m · 9 sec · Stanton Koko Road
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Take the ramp right
943 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson
1209 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 5 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 Rossville and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Stanton Koko Road
Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rossville and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rossville to Jackson?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Rossville and 36.5 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rossville and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Stanton
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 Stanton.
Central Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 56.72 mi (91.28 km).
#1 Rossville
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,012 |
| Coordinates | 35.0484200, -89.5425800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
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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