Origin
Jackson, TN
Evening in Jackson on Friday
Local time
7:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, TN to Arlington, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
100.1 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, TN
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Arlington, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, TN to Arlington, TN covers 100.1 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, State Highway 13, Whitehall Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50 miles from Jackson, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 100.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 100.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and State Highway 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.7 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and State Highway 13. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 70.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jackson, TN to Arlington, TN is easy. At 2h 8m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 70 / Whitehall Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 70
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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US 70 / Whitehall Street
Turn right onto US 70 / Whitehall Street
Navigation decision point
6
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Linden, Waverly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143
Toward SR 13: Linden, Waverly
4
97.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
SR 49 / East Main Street
Turn left onto SR 49 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
100.1 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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West Roby Street
Turn right onto West Roby Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jackson, TN to Arlington, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Waverly along the way.
Waverly
62.5 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 55.7 mi | 59m |
| State Highway 13 | 34.4 mi | 51m |
| Whitehall Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| US 70 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Arlington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Roby Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 55.7 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Arlington, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
3
Turn right onto US 70
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Whitehall Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 40
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 143
Toward SR 13: Linden, Waverly
7
Turn left onto TN 13
15 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 13
8
Continue on TN 13
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Church Street
9
Continue on TN 13
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 13
10
Turn left onto SR 49
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left onto Arlington Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Arlington Street
12
Turn right onto West Roby Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Roby Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Roby Street
Trip Plan
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 50 miles from Jackson, TN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 56m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jackson, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jackson, TN
This is one driving day of about 100.1 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Jackson, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 55.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from Jackson, TN · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Jackson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, TN
The final approach into Arlington, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arlington, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.65 one way
$31.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.26 | $38.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.41 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Arlington, TN
Evening in Arlington on Friday
Local time
7:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Waverly, TN
50 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 8m 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 Arlington, TN covers 100.1 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, State Highway 13, Whitehall Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 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 $15.65 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 Arlington, TN is easy. At 2h 8m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 70 / Whitehall Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jackson, TN to Arlington, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Waverly along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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