Origin
Henderson, TN
Night in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, 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
26m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Henderson and Jackson, Tennessee, this 17.5-mile trip is an incredibly efficient local connection. You can expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel cost of just $3, this drive is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Because the entire route remains within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. You do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complex logistics for a trip of this length. It is a straightforward, practical link between these two Tennessee communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| South Highland Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 15.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on North Washington Avenue
61 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto TN 365
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 45
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 45
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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TN 365 / West Main Street
Turn right onto TN 365 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 45
Turn right onto US 45
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 45 Bypass / South Church Street
Turn right onto US 45 Bypass / South Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
9:46 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
26m 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 drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate primarily via West Main Street, South Highland Avenue, and South Church Street, keeping your focus on local traffic patterns throughout the 23-minute duration. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter any long, monotonous stretches of open road. In fact, there is no single long-distance stretch, as the longest uninterrupted portion on West Main Street is 0 miles. This journey requires your full attention as you transition through the local road network, providing a hands-on driving experience that differs significantly from typical highway travel.
91% 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: 15.9 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and South Highland Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 365 / West 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 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 365 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 45): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (US 45 Bypass / South Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on US 45. 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: near the start (TN 365 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 45): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (US 45 Bypass / South Church 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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