Origin
Jackson, TN
Late night in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, TN to Rutherford, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Rutherford, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, TN to Rutherford, TN covers 42.6 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Central Avenue, US 45 Bypass, US 45W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on North Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Jackson, TN to Rutherford, TN covers 42.6 miles and takes about 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Central Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 45 Bypass.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jackson, TN to Rutherford, TN is easy. At 54m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 45 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 45W / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 45 Bypass
Turn right onto US 45 Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 45W / North Central Avenue
Turn right onto US 45W / North Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
39.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
39.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
42.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
TN 105 / East Main Street
Turn right onto TN 105 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Avenue | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| US 45 Bypass | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| US 45W | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| South Trenton Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Airways Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Central Avenue
— 20.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Rutherford, 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 onto US 45 Bypass
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 45 Bypass
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 45W
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 45W
5
Turn right onto US 45W
20 mi
·
23 min
·
North Central Avenue
6
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on South Trenton Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Trenton Street
9
Turn right onto TN 105
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
TN 105
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Jackson, TN · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Jackson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rutherford, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rutherford, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Rutherford, TN
Late night in Rutherford on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
22 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
54m 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 Rutherford, TN covers 42.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Central Avenue, US 45 Bypass, US 45W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 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 $6.66 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 Rutherford, TN is easy. At 54m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 45 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 45W / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Jackson, TN to Rutherford, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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