Origin
Jackson, TN
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, TN to Rossville, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
73.5 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
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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Rossville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Jackson, TN to Rossville, TN is 73.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 37 minutes via I-40 and TN-76, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Tennessee, moving you across the Southeast region. It's a short trip, ideal if you're looking for a quick transition between two points without much fuss. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a functional route for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.7 miles from Jackson, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 28.2 mi | 30m |
| TN 76 | 25.5 mi | 37m |
| TN 57 | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| SR 76 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| US 45 Bypass | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Airways Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 28.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Rossville, 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
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 40; US 412
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 52
Toward SR 179, SR 76: Whiteville
7
Turn right onto Stanton Koko Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Stanton Koko Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto TN 76
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
TN 76
9
Continue on SR 76; SR 179
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 76; SR 179
10
Continue on TN 76
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
TN 76
11
At end of road, turn left onto TN 59
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
TN 59
12
Continue on TN 76
15 mi
·
22 min
·
TN 76
13
At end of road, turn right onto TN 57
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
TN 57
14
Turn right onto SR 194
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto Front Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
16
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 37 minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can leave Jackson, TN at your leisure, as there's no need to rush. With only 73.5 miles to cover, you'll have plenty of flexibility for stops if needed, though the route data suggests none are strictly necessary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Rossville, TN, as services can become less frequent in some stretches of highway driving; aiming to depart with a full tank is a good strategy here.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.7 miles from Jackson, TN, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 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 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rossville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jackson, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jackson, TN
This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Jackson, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 28.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Jackson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 33.9 — 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
6
33.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SR 179, SR 76: Whiteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 52
Toward SR 179, SR 76: Whiteville
5
33.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Stanton Koko Road
Turn right onto Stanton Koko Road
Navigation decision point
6
33.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
TN 76
At end of road, turn right onto TN 76
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.49 one way
$22.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.62 | $25.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Rossville, TN
Late night in Rossville on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Somerville, TN
37 mi in
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
4 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
1h 37m 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 drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 96% of the journey taking place on major roads like I-40 and TN-76. Expect a predominantly high-speed experience for the majority of your trip. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 28.2 miles on I-40, offering a solid period of consistent driving. The route is designed for efficiency, meaning you'll encounter minimal slowdowns or complex intersections once you're on the main thoroughfares.
96% 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: 28.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and TN 76. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 45 Bypass.
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 1h 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Jackson, TN
Full guide →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.
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 1h 37m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 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 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rossville, 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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