Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Afternoon in Chattanooga on Friday
Local time
12:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chattanooga, TN to Jellico, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
145.8 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chattanooga, TN
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Jellico, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Jellico, TN covers 145.8 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spring City Highway, South Gateway Avenue, Roane State Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.79 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 145.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 145.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spring City Highway 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Jellico, TN is easy. At 3h 8m 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 Chattanooga, TN to Jellico, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring City Highway | — | — |
| South Gateway Avenue | — | — |
| Roane State Highway | — | — |
| Hannah Highway | — | — |
| Harriman Highway | — | — |
| West Tri County Boulevard | — | — |
| Winter Gap Road | — | — |
| Railroad Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Spring City Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and Jellico, TN.
1
Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
2
Take the ramp straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
3
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
4
Keep slight right
42 mi
·
53 min
5
Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Spring City Highway
6
Continue on South Gateway Avenue
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Gateway Avenue
7
Continue on Roane State Highway
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Roane State Highway
8
Continue on Hannah Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
9
Continue on Harriman Highway
417 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harriman Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
11
Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tri County Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
13
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
14
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto East Spring Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
16
Continue on Walden Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Walden Avenue
17
Continue on Dutch Valley Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dutch Valley Road
18
Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Frost Bottom Road
19
Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
20
Continue on Briceville Highway
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
Briceville Highway
21
Continue on Briceville Highway
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
23
Take the ramp left toward Louisville
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Louisville
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Jellico
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 25W: Jellico
25
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
26
Turn straight onto 5th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
27
Turn right onto North Main Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 1h 34m 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jellico, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 145.8 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Chattanooga, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.9 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jellico, TN
The final approach into Jellico, 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 Jellico, 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
$22.79 one way
$45.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.03 | $50.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.31 | $7.00 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Jellico, TN
Afternoon in Jellico on Friday
Local time
12:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Kingston, TN
73 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
26 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
3h 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 Chattanooga, TN to Jellico, TN covers 145.8 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spring City Highway, South Gateway Avenue, Roane State Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to Jellico, TN is easy. At 3h 8m 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 Chattanooga, TN to Jellico, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Jellico, 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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