How far is Tennessee Ridge, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Tennessee Ridge, TN to Jackson, TN is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.91 mi
02h 11m
Flight
75.56 mi
121.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.56 mi
Kilometers
121.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.91 mi
Kilometers
155.96 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 PM CDT
Return by in Tennessee Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennessee Ridge
2026-04-18T19:28
Arrive Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tennessee Ridge
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
Pleasant Hill
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Tennessee Ridge
48.4 mi
01h 05m
To Jackson
48.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee Ridge and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    31 m · 5 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1186 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Cooley Ford Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Cooley Ford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Waverly Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Waverly Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Tennessee Ridge Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · Tennessee Ridge Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 13

    7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on North Church Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · North Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 13

    15.3 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennessee Ridge 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
78.7 mi · 81%
Tennessee Ridge Road
5.53 mi · 6%
Waverly Road
5.1 mi · 5%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
North Church Street
0.52 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hill
01h 05m from Tennessee Ridge
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tennessee Ridge and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Tennessee Ridge to Jackson?

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Tennessee Ridge and 48.5 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tennessee Ridge and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

87 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

97 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee Ridge and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 75.56 mi (121.6 km).

Tennessee Ridge

#1 Tennessee Ridge

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,330
Coordinates36.3120000, -87.7733600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee Ridge (-87.77336, 36.312)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennessee Ridge and Jackson. The current time is 19:28:31.

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.