Origin
Trenton, TN
Morning in Trenton on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trenton, TN to Jackson, 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
39m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trenton, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Jackson, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward trip within Tennessee, the drive from Trenton to Jackson is an ideal choice. Covering a total distance of 30.9 miles, this journey typically takes about 40 minutes to complete. It is a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops, allowing you to easily manage your schedule. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Both towns are located within the Southeast region, ensuring the cultural and geographic transition remains seamless as you travel between them.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45W Bypass | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| US 45W | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Airways Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Eaton Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 45W Bypass
— 17.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on East Eaton Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Eaton Street
2
Turn right onto US 45W; TN 54
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 45W; TN 54
3
Turn left onto US 45W Bypass; US 70A Bypass; US 79 Bypass
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 45W Bypass; US 70A Bypass; US 79 Bypass
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Airways Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airways Boulevard
5
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 45W; TN 54
Turn right onto US 45W; TN 54
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 45W Bypass; US 70A Bypass; US 79 Bypass
Turn left onto US 45W Bypass; US 70A Bypass; US 79 Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. You will navigate primarily via Airways Boulevard and West Main Street, as the highway share for this trip is 0%. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, you will not encounter any long, uninterrupted highway stretches. This creates a more engaged driving environment where you will need to remain attentive to turns and local traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is defined by its localized nature, offering a steady pace that avoids the monotony of a typical freeway commute.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on US 45W Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45W Bypass and US 45W. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 45W; TN 54.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Trenton, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 39m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 45W; TN 54): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 45W Bypass; US 70A Bypass; US 79 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Trenton, TN
Full guide →Trenton is in Mercer County, and is the capital of New Jersey. The city's strategic location in between New York City and Philadelphia has historically contributed to its growth and significantly impacts local culture. Located on the Delaware River across from Pennsylvania, Trenton is the only accessible capital city in the United States to border another state.
Arriving 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 39m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on US 45W Bypass. 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 0.6 miles (US 45W; TN 54): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 45W Bypass; US 70A Bypass; US 79 Bypass): 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Jackson, TN
More from Trenton, TN
More trips to Jackson, TN
Explore more options from Trenton, TN or browse trips ending in Jackson, TN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TN road trips.