Origin
Bolivar, TN
Late night in Bolivar on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolivar, TN to Jackson, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bolivar, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Bolivar and Jackson, TN, you are looking at a very manageable 27.8-mile journey. Expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize TN 18, transitioning into South Highland Avenue and North Main Street as you arrive. With fuel costs estimated at just $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly transit within the Southeast region. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, the simplicity of the route allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule. It is a straightforward connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TN 18 | 20.3 mi | 30m |
| South Highland Avenue | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TN 18
— 20.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on SR 18; SR 125
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on TN 18
20 mi
·
30 min
·
TN 18
3
Turn left onto US 45
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Highland Avenue
4
Continue on US 45
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Highland Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 45 Bypass
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Church Street
6
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 23.4 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
23.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 45 / South Highland Avenue
Turn left onto US 45 / South Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 45 Bypass / South Church Street
Turn right onto US 45 Bypass / South Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jackson, TN
Late night in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is distinctly highway-focused, with about 73% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch of the trip, which covers 20.3 miles specifically on TN 18. The transition from the rural highway feel into the local street infrastructure of North Main Street marks a clear shift in pace as you approach your destination. Because the route is relatively short, you won't face the fatigue of a long-haul interstate grind. Instead, focus on the consistent flow of the highway segments before navigating the more urbanized final approach into Jackson.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on TN 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TN 18 and South Highland Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 23.4 miles in near US 45 / South Highland Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bolivar, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 42m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.4 miles (US 45 / South Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (US 45 Bypass / South Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
496 ft
348 ft
Total Climb
258 ft
Total Descent
301 ft
Highest Point
496 ft
~17.8 mi in
Elevation Range
148 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on TN 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.4 miles (US 45 / South Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (US 45 Bypass / South Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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