How far is Whiteville, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Whiteville, TN to Jackson, TN is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.71 mi
00h 42m
Flight
27.43 mi
44.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.43 mi
Kilometers
44.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.71 mi
Kilometers
54.25 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Mon, Jun 1, 11:54 AM CDT
Return by in Whiteville
Mon, Jun 1, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whiteville
2026-06-01T11:11
Arrive Jackson
Mon, Jun 1, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whiteville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Toone
TN

Human settlement in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Whiteville
16.8 mi
00h 21m
To Jackson
16.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    962 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    843 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Highland Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · South Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1407 ft · 33 sec · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    970 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whiteville and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highland Avenue
3.89 mi · 12%
West Main Street
1.08 mi · 3%
South Church Street
0.27 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

14.6 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toone
00h 21m from Whiteville
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog leaving Whiteville and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Toone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Whiteville and 16.9 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog around Whiteville and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Toone

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

89 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

103 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whiteville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 km).

Whiteville

#1 Whiteville

Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,449
Coordinates35.3264700, -89.1495100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.149581, 35.32647)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Whiteville and Jackson. The current time is 11:11:38.

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.