Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newbern, TN
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Jackson, TN
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If you are planning to travel from Newbern to Jackson, you are looking at a manageable 53.7-mile trip that typically takes about 59 minutes to complete. This Southeast-to-Southeast route is best suited as a quick day trip, allowing you to reach your destination in under an hour without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the journey, making this an economical option for your travel plans. Since the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head back or continue your travels once you arrive. It is a straightforward connection between two Tennessee communities that requires minimal logistical planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 43.8 mi | 53m |
| East Main Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| US 45 Bypass | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Airways Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Saint John Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newbern, TN and Jackson, TN.
Start on this road
Turn left onto SR 211
Continue on TN 211
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 412
Continue on US 412
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
Turn left onto Airways Boulevard
Continue on West Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Newbern, 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.
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 211 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 412 East: Jackson
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 412
Merge point - match speed before joining
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining
Regular Gas
$8.33 one way
$16.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Newbern on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
76°F
Alamo, TN
27 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed interstate cruising. You will navigate through town on East Main Street and Saint John Avenue before transitioning onto US 412 East to cover the distance. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more attentive, lower-speed experience compared to a typical freeway commute. There is no long, monotonous stretch here; in fact, the longest segment on East Main Street is negligible, keeping you engaged with frequent turns. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance highway speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and East Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 211 / East Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newbern, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 1h 10m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 211 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (US 412): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
186 ft
Total Descent
154 ft
Highest Point
410 ft
~53.3 mi in
Elevation Range
129 ft
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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