Origin
Jellico, TN
Late night in Jellico on Friday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jellico, TN to Memphis, TN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
6h 32m
Distance
405.6 mi
653 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 21m
★
6 AM
6h 33m
8 AM
6h 57m
10 AM
6h 41m
12 PM
6h 39m
3 PM
6h 43m
5 PM
6h 56m
8 PM
6h 25m
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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Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jellico, TN to Memphis, TN covers 405.6 miles and takes about 6h 32m 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 $63.41 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
202.8 miles from Jellico, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 32m. Total distance: 405.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 32m drive with frequent turns across 405.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 32m, 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 Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | — | — |
| Knoxville | — | — |
| Stinking Creek Road | — | — |
| Howard H | — | — |
| Howard H Baker Highway | — | — |
| Scott Highway | — | — |
| Lon Foust Highway | — | — |
| Morgan County Highway | — | — |
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 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
Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40 West: Little Rock
31
Keep slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Second Street, Third Street
33
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 2nd Street
34
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
203 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
35
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 202.8 miles from Jellico, TN, or about 3h 16m 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 89 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.8 miles or 3h 16m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near 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 405.6 miles and 6h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 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 202.8 mi from Jellico, TN · 3h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.8 miles from Jellico, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Memphis, TN
The final approach into 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 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
$63.41 one way
$126.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $69.62 | $139.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $78.05 | $156.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.55 | $179.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.7 | 1 | $42.59 | $19.47 |
| Efficient EV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.49 | $16.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.2 | 2 | $56.78 | $25.96 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% 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
Memphis, TN
Night in Memphis on Thursday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Sparta, TN
203 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
8 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 32m 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 Memphis, TN covers 405.6 miles and takes about 6h 32m 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 202.8 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 $63.41 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 32m, 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 Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jellico, TN to Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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