Trip from Jackson, TN to Alamo, TN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

23.1 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 30m ★

6 AM

0h 33m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 35m

12 PM

0h 35m

3 PM

0h 36m

5 PM

0h 39m

8 PM

0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, TN to Alamo, TN covers 23.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Airways Boulevard, North Parkway, Hollywood Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 23.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Airways Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jackson, TN to Alamo, TN is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, TN to Alamo, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Airways Boulevard	—	—
North Parkway	—	—
Hollywood Drive	—	—
TN 88	—	—
Highway 88	—	—
State Route 88	—	—
South Bells Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Airways Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Alamo, TN.

1

Start on East Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

2

Continue on Airways Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Airways Boulevard

3

Turn right

2.1 mi · 3 min

4

Turn left onto North Parkway

0.4 mi · 54 sec · North Parkway

5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hollywood Drive

16 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Drive

6

Take the exit slight right toward TN 88: Alamo

0.2 mi · 55 sec · TN 88: Alamo

7

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 88

0.3 mi · 30 sec · State Highway 88

8

Continue on State Route 88

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 88

9

Turn straight onto South Bells Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Bells Street

10

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.61 one way

$7.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.97	$7.93
premium	$4.89	$4.45	$8.89
diesel	$5.61	$5.10	$10.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.9	$2.43	$1.11
Efficient EV	5.8	$2.02	$0.92
EV Truck/SUV	9.2	$3.23	$1.48

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Jackson, TN

Night in Jackson on Thursday

Local time

10:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alamo, TN

Night in Alamo on Thursday

Local time

10:51 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

33m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jackson, TN to Alamo, TN covers 23.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Airways Boulevard, North Parkway, Hollywood Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Jackson, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Jackson, TN to Alamo, TN is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, TN to Alamo, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Jackson, TN to Alamo, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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