Traveling from Greenbrier to Jackson covers a distance of 149.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trek across Tennessee, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your path primarily utilizes I-65 and I-40, with a brief connection via Broad Street to get you moving. Expect to budget approximately $23 for fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for a quick transition between these two Southeast locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the trip is efficient and uncomplicated.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75 miles from Greenbrier, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
120.4 mi
2h 9m
I 65
12.3 mi
14m
Broad Street
6.7 mi
10m
US 70
6 mi
8m
Downtown Loop
1.6 mi
2m
Dickerson Pike
0.9 mi
1m
East Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Blue Star
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 120.4 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbrier, TN and Jackson, TN.
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Start on East College Street
98 ft·11 sec·East College Street
2
Turn left onto US 41
6.7 mi·10 min·Broad Street
3
Continue on US 41
0.9 mi·1 min·Dickerson Pike
4
Turn left
0.2 mi·1 min
5
Turn left onto US 31W
299 ft·13 sec·Blue Star
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
7
Merge onto I 65
12 mi·13 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 65
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 65
Toward I 65 South: Huntisville, MemphisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 65
1.6 mi·2 min·Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·48 sec
Exit 84BToward I 40 West: Memphis
11
Merge onto I 40
120 mi·2 hr 9 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward US 70, US 412 East
13
Turn left onto US 70
4.2 mi·6 min·US 70
14
Turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi·2 min·US 70
15
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs during the nearly three-hour duration. Because the route is dominated by interstates, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you merge onto I-40 for the long 120.4-mile stretch. Leaving during off-peak hours can help you avoid potential congestion when navigating the initial transition through Broad Street. Since the total trip is well within a manageable timeframe for a single day, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Keeping your $23 fuel budget in mind, try to fuel up in Greenbrier before you hit the main highway arteries to ensure you start your journey prepared.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75 miles from Greenbrier, TN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenbrier, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenbrier, TN
This is one driving day of about 149.9 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Greenbrier, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 120.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.1 mi into trip|~13m in|I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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20.1 mi into trip|~27m in|I 65
Take the exit onto I 65 toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
5
20.4 mi into trip|~27m in|I 65 / Downtown Loop
Merge onto I 65 / Downtown Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.1 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 84B
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
5
22.7 mi into trip|~30m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.44 one way
$46.87 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.73
$51.46
premium
$4.89
$28.85
$57.69
diesel
$5.61
$33.10
$66.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45
0
$15.74
$7.20
Efficient EV
37.5
0
$13.12
$6.00
EV Truck/SUV
60
0
$20.99
$9.59
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Greenbrier, TN
Morning
in Greenbrier on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jackson, TN
Morning
in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SW 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
2h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
29 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 20.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent cruising on major interstates. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 120.4 miles along I-40. While the transition from local roads to the interstate happens early, the vast majority of your journey is defined by the consistent pace of highway travel. Do not expect much variety in terms of road type; it is a utilitarian route designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss. Prepare for a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 120.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 65. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near I 65.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles (I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
845 ft410 ft
Total Climb
537 ft
Total Descent
972 ft
Highest Point
845 ft
Elevation Range
435 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greenbrier, TN to Jackson, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Jackson is a city in Western Tennessee that grew as a crossroads between various railroads in the four cardinal directions. It was the major commerce center of western Tennessee around the time of its founding in 1821 because Memphis had yet to emerge as a dominant community. Jackson hasn't been without its fair share of trials and travails as it knew the systemic ordeals of slavery for cotton production and lynchings and disenfranchisement as well as other places did in the South, plus high crime and tornadoes.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 149.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 120.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles (I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, TN before heading back.
