Origin
Jackson, TN
Night in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, TN to Brownsville, 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
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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.
Jackson, TN
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Brownsville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Tennessee, the 29.2-mile journey from Jackson to Brownsville is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this trip in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day outing. Budgeting around $4 for fuel covers the essentials for this short trek across the Southeast. Because the distance is so manageable, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip hotel stays. This drive serves as a straightforward connection between two regional hubs, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| East Main Street | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| US 45 Bypass | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Airways Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 14.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Brownsville, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on Airways Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airways Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 45 Bypass
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 45 Bypass
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
5
Merge onto I 40; US 412
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40; US 412
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley
7
Turn right onto US 70
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto TN 54
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
TN 54
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 45 Bypass
Turn right onto US 45 Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
3
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 40; US 412
Merge onto I 40; US 412
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley
4
29.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
TN 54 / North Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto TN 54 / North Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
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
Brownsville, TN
Night in Brownsville 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 mixed driving experience as you navigate this route, which relies on a combination of I-40, East Main Street, and the US 45 Bypass. Roughly 60 percent of your time will be spent on the highway, providing a steady pace for the majority of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 14.2-mile segment on I-40, where you can settle into a consistent flow. As you transition off the interstate and onto local roads, the character of the drive shifts, requiring a bit more attention to the changing traffic patterns near your destination.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 45 Bypass.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jackson, TN to Brownsville, TN is easy. At 38m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 45 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles (I 40; US 412): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Jackson, TN to Brownsville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Ripley along the way.
Ripley
19.4 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Arriving 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: 29.2 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 (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 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 1.6 miles (US 45 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles (I 40; US 412): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brownsville, 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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