Origin
Lakeland, TN
Late night in Lakeland on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeland, 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
1h 14m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeland, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
This 65.3-mile drive from Lakeland, TN to Jackson, TN is a straightforward, single-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating a mix of local roads, including Canada Road and Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, before reaching Jackson. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this is an economical journey. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a long, monotonous stretch. Since it's a short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; you can easily complete it in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 59.6 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 45 Bypass | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Airways Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canada Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Leeward Slopes Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on Leeward Slopes Lane
229 ft
·
15 sec
·
Leeward Slopes Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto Canada Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Canada Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge onto I 40
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Jackson
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 45 Bypass
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Airways Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airways Boulevard
8
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Lakeland, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Canada Road
At end of road, turn left onto Canada Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Jackson
5
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 45 Bypass
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.24 one way
$20.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Jackson, TN
Late night in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Brownsville, TN
33 mi in
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
21 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 14m 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 for this 65.3-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire duration. This means you'll be encountering traffic lights and intersections regularly, so keep your attention focused. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a factor here, as the route is designed to connect various local points. The driving experience will be characterized by frequent adjustments in direction as you follow Canada Road and Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.6 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Canada Road.
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 14m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Canada Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.6 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. 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 (Canada Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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