Origin
Jellico, TN
Night in Jellico on Thursday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jellico, TN to Clarksville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
242.4 mi
390 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jellico, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jellico, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 242.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, Louisville, KY 92 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.90 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
121.2 miles from Jellico, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 242.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m 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 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 242.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jellico, TN to Clarksville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | — | — |
| Louisville | — | — |
| KY 92 | — | — |
| Route 27 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Bowling Green | — | — |
| Cumberland Parkway | — | — |
| Cumberland Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jellico, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
3
Take the ramp slight right toward Louisville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Louisville
4
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward KY 92: Williamsburg
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
KY 92: Williamsburg
6
Keep slight left
410 ft
·
12 sec
7
Turn slight left
19 mi
·
21 min
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 27
26 mi
·
29 min
·
US Route 27
9
Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left
6.0 mi
·
7 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowling Green
12
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
13
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway
14
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Expressway
15
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 165: Owensboro
18
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
20
Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
21
Continue on Bowling Green Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
22
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
23
Continue on Bowling Green Road
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
24
Turn left onto East 9th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 9th Street
25
Continue on Clarksville Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Clarksville Road
26
Continue on West 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West 9th Street
27
Continue on Clarksville Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Clarksville Road
28
Continue on Russellville Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Russellville Road
29
Continue on Guthrie Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Guthrie Highway
30
Continue on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Wilma Rudolph Boulevard
31
Continue on College Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
College Street
32
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 2nd Street
33
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 121.2 miles from Jellico, TN, or about 2h 5m 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 53 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.2 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jellico, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 242.4 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 121.2 mi from Jellico, TN · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.2 miles from Jellico, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clarksville, TN
The final approach into Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, 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
$37.90 one way
$75.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.61 | $83.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.65 | $93.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.52 | $107.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.45 | $11.64 |
| Efficient EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.21 | $9.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97 | 1 | $33.94 | $15.51 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Clarksville, TN
Night in Clarksville on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Greensburg, KY
121 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Clarksville, TN covers 242.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, Louisville, KY 92. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.2 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 $37.90 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jellico, TN to Clarksville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jellico, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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