Origin
Jackson, TN
Night in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, TN to Henderson, 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
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
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.
Jackson, TN
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Henderson, TN
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Trip Overview
Jackson, TN to Henderson, TN is 17.6 miles and takes about 26 minutes via South Highland Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Tennessee, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a quick drive that's mostly on surface roads, making it ideal for a simple transfer or a brief excursion. You'll be sticking to local streets for the majority of this trip, so expect a straightforward navigation experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Highland Avenue | 16.8 mi | 25m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Highland Avenue
— 16.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Henderson, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 45
17 mi
·
25 min
·
South Highland Avenue
3
Turn left onto TN 365
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
5
Arrive at destination
North Washington Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 45 / South Highland Avenue
Turn left onto US 45 / South Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
TN 365 / West Main Street
Turn left onto TN 365 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Washington Avenue
Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
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
Henderson, TN
Night in Henderson on Saturday
Local time
9:45 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?
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll be on is 16.8 miles along South Highland Avenue. You'll be navigating through local streets for nearly the entire 17.6-mile distance. Keep an eye out for frequent intersections and potential traffic lights as you move through these developed areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on South Highland Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 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 Jackson, TN to Henderson, TN is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 45 / South Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (TN 365 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.6 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on South Highland Avenue. 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 0.3 miles (US 45 / South Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (TN 365 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Henderson, 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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