Trip from Millington, TN to Jackson, TN

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

77.5 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 10m ★

6 AM

1h 15m

8 AM

1h 27m

10 AM

1h 20m

12 PM

1h 18m

3 PM

1h 20m

5 PM

1h 27m

8 PM

1h 12m

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

Spanning 77.5 miles across Western Tennessee, this straightforward trip from Millington to Jackson takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $12 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Navigating through Raleigh-Millington Road, Arlington, and Paul W. Barret Parkway, the route keeps you on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. It is a practical, efficient way to move between these communities if you prefer a direct drive over a longer detour.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38.8 miles from Millington, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 77.5-mile journey. With zero percent of the trip spent on major highways, you will be navigating through local intersections and town thoroughfares for the duration of the 1 hour and 15-minute drive. The road profile demands your full attention as you transition through Arlington and utilize the Paul W. Barret Parkway. Because there are no designated long-haul stretches, the pace remains consistent and grounded in regional transit. You will spend your time behind the wheel focused on navigating the specific local road network that connects these two Tennessee hubs.

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

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Raleigh-Millington Road 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Millington, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Millington, TN to Jackson, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Raleigh-Millington Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Arlington	Unavailable	Refreshing
Paul W Barret Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jackson	Unavailable	Refreshing
Airways Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Raleigh-Millington Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Church Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Church Street

2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Raleigh-Millington Road

3

Take the ramp slight left toward Arlington

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Arlington

4

Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Paul W Barret Parkway

5

Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 40 East: Nashville

6

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 40 East: Nashville

7

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 40 East: Nashville

8

Merge slight left

54 mi · 58 min

9

Take the exit slight right toward Jackson

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Jackson

10

Merge slight left

3.2 mi · 4 min

11

Turn left onto Airways Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Airways Boulevard

12

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 77.5-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak local traffic hours is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the 1 hour and 15-minute duration is manageable in a single stint. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind before you head out to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads through Arlington and the surrounding areas, ensure your GPS is updated and ready to handle frequent directional changes. Prioritizing a steady pace will make this short regional hop much more pleasant.

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 38.8 miles from Millington, TN, or about 37m into the drive.

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 77.5 miles or 1h 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.8 miles or 37m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Millington, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Millington, TN

This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Millington, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.8 mi from Millington, TN · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bartlett, TN

39 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

Mount Carmel, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bartlett, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Millington, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jackson, TN

The final approach into Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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

$11.77 one way

$23.54 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$12.98	$25.95
premium	$4.80	$14.63	$29.26
diesel	$5.64	$17.22	$34.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.3	$8.14	$3.72
Efficient EV	19.4	$6.78	$3.10
EV Truck/SUV	31	$10.85	$4.96

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Millington, TN

Afternoon in Millington on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, TN

Afternoon in Jackson on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1h 15m 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 Millington, TN to Jackson, TN covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Raleigh-Millington Road, Arlington, Paul W Barret Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.8 miles from Millington, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.77 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 Millington, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Millington, TN to Jackson, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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