Jackson to Memphis Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Jackson, MS to Memphis, TN (210 miles). Connects Jackson to the Memphis market via I-55, one of Mississippi's most important freight relationships.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Jackson to Memphis?
Jackson to Memphis is a 210-mile lane paying about $536 - $620 per load, near $2.55 - $2.95 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods/e-commerce, air-cargo-connected freight and distribution-connected freight.
- Distance
- 210 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $536 - $620
- Rate per mile
- $2.55 - $2.95
- Transit time
- Same day / 3-4 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and rise during the Q4 e-commerce peak. See our dispatch fee structure.
Jackson to Memphis
Jackson to Memphis is a 210-mile, roughly 3.5-hour run north on I-55, connecting Mississippi's capital to the country's biggest air-cargo and logistics city. Memphis is home to the FedEx Express World Hub, the largest air-cargo operation on earth, giving this lane strong truck-to-air reload connections beyond standard ground-freight demand.
Origin
Jackson, MS
Destination
Memphis, TN
Distance
210 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 3-4 hrs
Average Rate
$536 - $620
Rate per Mile
$2.55 - $2.95
210-mile lane, about 3.5 hours on I-55
Memphis hosts the FedEx Express World Hub, the largest air-cargo operation on earth
Jackson sits at the crossroads of I-20 and I-55
Jackson to Memphis: route facts a driver should know
Jackson sits at Mississippi's I-20/I-55 crossroads
Jackson is Mississippi's capital and largest city, sitting directly at the junction of I-20 and I-55, a natural freight crossroads roughly midway between Memphis and New Orleans.
Source: City of Jackson, MS, Office of Economic Development. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Memphis is the world's busiest cargo airport by volume
Memphis International Airport is FedEx's global superhub and the world's busiest cargo airport by volume, giving this lane strong ties to time-sensitive, air-cargo-connected freight.
Source: FedEx Corporation, Memphis superhub overview. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Jackson to Memphis?
About $197.97 this week. The lane is 210 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 32 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.13 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for the two regions this lane connects, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 210 mi
- Diesel needed
- 32 gal
- Price used
- $6.13/gal
- Fuel cost
- $197.97
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, air-cargo-connected freight and distribution-connected freight fill the trailers heading north.
- E-commerce/Parcel
- Food Products
- Catfish & Seafood
What makes the Jackson to Memphis lane difficult?
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
Time-critical air-cargo-connected freight can require tight scheduling
Time-critical air-cargo-connected freight can require tight scheduling.
Competition from Memphis's dense logistics-carrier base can compress rates during slow periods
Competition from Memphis's dense logistics-carrier base can compress rates during slow periods.
What freight moves on the Jackson to Memphis lane?
What travels between Jackson and Memphis, and why the FedEx hub matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •E-commerce/Parcel
- •Food Products
- •Catfish & Seafood
Secondary Commodities
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (FedEx hub)
- •Consumer goods
- •Distribution-connected freight
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods and e-commerce (holiday surge)
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (steady, peaks Q4)
- •Distribution-connected freight (steady)
When is the Jackson to Memphis lane busiest?
The Q4 e-commerce and air-cargo peak drives this lane hard.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holiday e-commerce peak.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
E-commerce and air-cargo-connected freight climb sharply from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday e-commerce and air-cargo peak
- •Steady logistics freight year-round
- •Summer freight demand
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs steady year-round, without a major seasonal swing to plan around.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Jackson to Memphis lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need tight scheduling.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
Same-day to 1-2 days out is typical for this haul, tighter during the Q4 e-commerce peak.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical air-cargo-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a slow-season load in a market as competitive as Memphis without checking current rates.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Jackson to Memphis
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At 210 miles, this is a comfortable one-day run, mostly on I-55.
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Air-cargo-linked freight is worth asking about given Memphis's massive FedEx hub.
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Jackson's I-20/I-55 crossroads position makes this an easy lane to combine with other Southern freight.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Jackson to Memphis lane?
Memphis's air-cargo and logistics base makes a southbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Memphis, TN
- •Regional distribution hubs near Memphis
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 15-20%
With the world's largest air-cargo hub anchoring the city, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •After delivery, look for reloads in Memphis, Southaven, and Olive Branch. Your best targets are parcel, retail distribution, food and consumer products freight. Also look at nearby distribution, manufacturing, port, food or farm facilities. If the main reload market is thin, reposition toward the nearest listed return city. Don't accept a long empty move.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Memphis's FedEx World Hub gives you real backhaul options for parcel-feeder freight.
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Jackson's crossroads position keeps southbound loads flowing too.
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This lane is short enough for a same-day or next-day backhaul.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Jackson to Memphis lane?
Three notes before this logistics-hub run.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Confirm scheduling windows before hauling freight connecting to FedEx's air-cargo network.
Check current Memphis-area logistics-market rates before committing to a slow-season load.
A direct I-55 run connecting two of the Mid-South's steadiest freight markets.
Jackson to Memphis Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, the FedEx hub, and the Q4 peak.
The lane data shows about $536 - $620 per load, or $2.55 - $2.95 a mile, across 210 miles.
It hosts the FedEx Express World Hub, the largest air-cargo operation on earth.
About 3.5 hours for the 210 miles on I-55.
Yes, generally, given Memphis's dense river, rail, air and highway logistics network.
Other Mississippi freight lanes we dispatch
- Jackson to New Orleans
- Jackson to Indianola
- Jackson to Atlanta
- Jackson to Gulfport
- Jackson to Birmingham
- Jackson to Nashville
Local resources
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Dry Van owner-operator, Southeast: +$2,550/week after moving to $2.85/mi on automotive parts / retail / beverage freight.
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