Origin
Brownsville, TN
Night in Brownsville on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, 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
38m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Brownsville and Jackson, Tennessee, expect a straightforward 28.9-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Southeast region, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via North Lafayette Avenue, East Main Street, and US 70 rather than relying on interstate travel. With a fuel budget of just $4, this drive is highly economical and requires no overnight stops. It is a practical, efficient way to connect these two Tennessee cities without the complexities of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| East Main Street | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| US 45 Bypass | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Airways Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lafayette Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 14.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on TN 54
301 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
2
Continue on North Lafayette Avenue
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Lafayette Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
317 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 66
Toward US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
6
Merge onto I 40
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Jackson
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 45 Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Airways Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airways Boulevard
10
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left toward US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
Navigation decision point
Exit 66
Toward US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
3
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
24 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Jackson
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 45 Bypass
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 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 | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
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
Night in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this 28.9-mile trek features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate surface streets and local roads for the duration of the trip. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment remains 0 miles on North Lafayette Avenue. The road requires your full attention as you transition between local thoroughfares, providing a consistent, hands-on driving pace that feels distinctly grounded in the local landscape.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Brownsville, TN
Full guide →Brownsville is in Western Tennessee.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on I 40. 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 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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