Spanning 77.5 miles across Western Tennessee, this straightforward trip from Millington to Jackson takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $12 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Navigating through Raleigh-Millington Road, Arlington, and Paul W. Barret Parkway, the route keeps you on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. It is a practical, efficient way to move between these communities if you prefer a direct drive over a longer detour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Millington, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
54.4 mi
58m
Paul W Barret Parkway
15.3 mi
17m
US 45 Bypass
3.2 mi
4m
Airways Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
Church Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Raleigh-Millington Road
0.4 mi
<1m
East Main Street
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Longest stretch:
I 40
— 54.4 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millington, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on Church Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
At end of road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
0.4 mi·41 sec·Raleigh-Millington Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward Arlington
4
Merge onto TN 385
15 mi·17 min·Paul W Barret Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 19AToward I 40 East: Nashville
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
8
Merge onto I 40
54 mi·58 min·I 40
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward JacksonUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
3.2 mi·4 min·US 45 Bypass
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Airways Boulevard
1.1 mi·1 min·Airways Boulevard
12
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 77.5-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak local traffic hours is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the 1 hour and 15-minute duration is manageable in a single stint. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind before you head out to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads through Arlington and the surrounding areas, ensure your GPS is updated and ready to handle frequent directional changes. Prioritizing a steady pace will make this short regional hop much more pleasant.
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 38.8 miles from Millington, TN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 45m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Millington, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Millington, TN
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Millington, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 54.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 72.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|Raleigh-Millington Road
At end of road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.5 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 19A
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
5
16.9 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
5
17.4 mi into trip|~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
6
72.6 mi into trip|~1h 22m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.15 one way
$24.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.34
$26.67
premium
$4.89
$14.95
$29.91
diesel
$5.61
$17.16
$34.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.80
$3.11
EV Truck/SUV
31.1
0
$10.88
$4.97
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Millington, TN
Night
in Millington on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, TN
Night
in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Arlington, TN
39 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
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 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 77.5-mile journey. With zero percent of the trip spent on major highways, you will be navigating through local intersections and town thoroughfares for the duration of the 1 hour and 15-minute drive. The road profile demands your full attention as you transition through Arlington and utilize the Paul W. Barret Parkway. Because there are no designated long-haul stretches, the pace remains consistent and grounded in regional transit. You will spend your time behind the wheel focused on navigating the specific local road network that connects these two Tennessee hubs.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Paul W Barret Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Raleigh-Millington Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Raleigh-Millington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 77.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jackson, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.4 miles (Raleigh-Millington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, TN before heading back.
