Origin
Jellico, TN
Late night in Jellico on Saturday
Local time
12:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jellico, TN to Knoxville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Knoxville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Jellico to Knoxville, this 57.7-mile journey is a straightforward trip that takes roughly 56 minutes. You will primarily navigate via 5th Street and I-40 East to reach your destination within the Southeast region. Budgeting about $9 for fuel covers the essentials for this short transit, which is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion. Because the route is compact and direct, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Tennessee locales.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local-style driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on approach behind the wheel as you navigate the local roadways. You will not find long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on 5th Street is 0 miles, keeping the drive engaging and dynamic. The road demands your full attention as you transition through the local terrain. It is a functional drive that trades high-speed highway efficiency for a more localized, maneuver-focused path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 275. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25W / 5th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25W / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 25W / 5th Street
Turn left onto US 25W / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward Knoxville
Navigation decision point
Toward Knoxville
6
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henl...
6
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
4
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 52.3 mi | 59m |
| I 275 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| 5th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 52.3 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jellico, TN and Knoxville, TN.
1
Start on US 25W
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 25W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Knoxville
4
Merge onto I 75
52 mi
·
59 min
·
I 75
5
Continue on I 275
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 275
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 441 South: Henley Street
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on US 441
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 441
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henley Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Jellico, TN · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Jellico, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Knoxville, TN
The final approach into Knoxville, 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
$9.01 one way
$18.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.89 | $19.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Knoxville, TN
Late night in Knoxville on Saturday
Local time
12:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
1h 7m 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 Jellico, TN to Knoxville, TN covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 275, 5th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $9.01 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25W / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Jellico, TN to Knoxville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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