Origin
Union City, TN
Late night in Union City on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, 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
1h 18m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
This 64.6-mile drive from Union City, TN to Jackson, TN is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 19 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to break it up overnight. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, as this route has a 0% highway share, making it a more connected, turn-heavy experience. Expect a fuel cost of around $10 for this journey. Given that both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you won't be crossing any major geographical or cultural divides, keeping the journey familiar and consistent.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45W | 33.6 mi | 38m |
| US 45W Bypass | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| South 1st Street | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Airways Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 45W
— 33.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on East Church Street
74 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Church Street
2
Turn left onto TN 5; TN 21
11 mi
·
13 min
·
South 1st Street
3
Continue on US 45W
34 mi
·
38 min
·
US 45W
4
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.
5
Turn left onto Airways Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airways Boulevard
6
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 miles from Union City, 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
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.5 — 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
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TN 5; TN 21 / South 1st Street
Turn left onto TN 5; TN 21 / South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.5 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
$10.01 one way
$20.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jackson, TN
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Trenton, TN
32 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
2 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 18m 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?
The character of this drive is best described as turn-heavy and local. With a 0% highway share, you'll be spending your time on South 1st Street, Airways Boulevard, and West Main Street, experiencing a more connected, in-town feel for the majority of the trip. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to note, as the route is characterized by frequent turns and transitions rather than long, uninterrupted segments. This means you'll be actively navigating through various local areas for the entire 64.6 miles. Be prepared for a driving experience that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on US 45W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45W and US 45W Bypass. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 5; TN 21 / South 1st Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Union City, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 1h 18m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 5; TN 21 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles (US 45W Bypass; US 70A Bypass; US 79 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 18m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on US 45W. 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 (TN 5; TN 21 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 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.
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