Origin
Paris, TN
Morning in Paris on Friday
Local time
6:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, TN to Jackson, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, TN
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Jackson, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paris, TN to Jackson, TN covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway of America, Austin Peay Memorial Highway, TN 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on Broadway of America. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 62.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway of America is the longest continuous segment at about 31.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 641 / South Market Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Paris, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 1h 25m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 641 / South Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16 miles (TN 22): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 641 / South Market Street
Turn right onto US 641 / South Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
16 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
TN 22
Merge onto TN 22
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
24.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 70A / Veterans Drive North
Turn right onto US 70A / Veterans Drive North
Navigation decision point
3
27 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway of America | 31.5 mi | 46m |
| Austin Peay Memorial Highway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| TN 22 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| US 70 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Drive North | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Highland Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway of America
— 31.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, TN and Jackson, TN.
1
Start on SR 54; SR 69
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Wood Street
2
Turn right onto US 641
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Market Street
3
Continue on SR 77
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Drive
4
Turn right onto US 79
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Tyson Avenue
5
Continue on US 79
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 79
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Drive
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
8
Merge onto TN 22
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
TN 22
9
Continue on SR 22 Business
390 ft
·
9 sec
·
SR 22 Business
10
Turn right onto US 70A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Drive North
11
Turn left onto SR 22 Bypass
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 22 Bypass
12
Take the exit
233 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn slight right onto US 70
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Continue on US 70
31 mi
·
46 min
·
Broadway of America
15
Turn left onto US 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
16
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Paris, TN · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 31.1 miles from Paris, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.71 one way
$19.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 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 | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
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
Morning in Jackson on Friday
Local time
6:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Huntingdon, TN
31 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 25m 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 Paris, TN to Jackson, TN covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway of America, Austin Peay Memorial Highway, TN 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Paris, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.71 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 Paris, TN to Jackson, TN is easy. At 1h 25m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 641 / South Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16 miles (TN 22): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Paris, TN to Jackson, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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