Origin
Jellico, TN
Evening in Jellico on Sunday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jellico, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Drive Time
6h 36m
Distance
408.2 mi
657 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 25m
★
6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jellico, TN
Kelly
New South Memphis, TN
Dee Hunna
Trip Overview
The drive from Jellico, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 408.2 miles and takes about 6h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, Knoxville, Stinking Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
204.1 miles from Jellico, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 36m drive with frequent turns across 408.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jellico, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Knoxville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stinking Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard H Baker Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scott Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lon Foust Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgan County Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jellico, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
3
Take the ramp slight right toward Knoxville
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Knoxville
4
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
16 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward Stinking Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stinking Creek Road
6
Turn left onto Stinking Creek Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Stinking Creek Road
7
Turn right onto Howard H. Baker Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Howard H. Baker Highway
8
Continue on Howard H Baker Highway
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Howard H Baker Highway
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Highway
10
Continue on Scott Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Highway
11
Continue on Lon Foust Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lon Foust Highway
12
Continue on Scott Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Highway
13
Continue on Morgan County Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgan County Highway
14
Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway
15
Continue on Irving Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Irving Street
16
Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway
17
Continue on Nashville Highway
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Nashville Highway
18
Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway East
19
Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Commercial Avenue
20
Turn left onto South Holly Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Holly Street
21
Turn straight onto Monterey Highway
367 ft
·
8 sec
·
Monterey Highway
22
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
23
Merge slight left
87 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
26
Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
27
Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
197 mi
·
3 hr 33 min
·
I 40 West: Memphis
29
Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Cooper Boulevard
30
Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Perkins Road
31
Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Perkins Road
32
Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Perkins Extended
33
Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Perkins Road
34
Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 240 West
35
Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
36
Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
37
Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
38
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 61 North: Third Street
39
Turn straight onto South Third Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Third Street
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 204.1 miles from Jellico, TN, or about 3h 18m 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 90 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.1 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New South Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jellico, 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 Jellico, TN
This is one driving day of about 408.2 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Jellico, 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 204.1 mi from Jellico, TN · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
204 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 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 204.1 miles from Jellico, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New South Memphis, TN
The final approach into New South Memphis, 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 New South Memphis, 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
$62.00 one way
$124.00 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
143 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $68.35 | $136.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $77.06 | $154.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $90.69 | $181.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.5 | 1 | $42.86 | $19.59 |
| Efficient EV | 102.1 | 1 | $35.72 | $16.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163.3 | 2 | $57.15 | $26.12 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
New South Memphis, TN
Evening in New South Memphis on Sunday
Local time
6:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jellico, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 408.2 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, Knoxville, Stinking Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 204.1 miles from Jellico, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jellico, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jellico, TN to New South Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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