Origin
Jellico, TN
Night in Jellico on Thursday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jellico, TN to Nashville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
194.5 mi
313 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
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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Nashville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jellico, TN to Nashville, TN covers 194.5 miles and takes about 3h 24m 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 $30.41 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
97.3 miles from Jellico, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 194.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m 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 24m drive with frequent turns across 194.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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. 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 Jellico, TN to Nashville, TN is easy. At 3h 24m 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 Jellico, TN to Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
26
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
27
Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol
28
Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
James Robertson Parkway
29
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
3rd Avenue North
30
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
31
Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
32
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 97.3 miles from Jellico, TN, or about 1h 42m 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 43 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.3 miles or 1h 42m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashville, 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.
+
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 194.5 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 97.3 mi from Jellico, TN · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.3 miles from Jellico, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nashville, TN
The final approach into Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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
$30.41 one way
$60.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.39 | $66.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.43 | $74.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.94 | $85.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.42 | $9.34 |
| Efficient EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.02 | $7.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.23 | $12.45 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Nashville, TN
Night in Nashville on Thursday
Local time
9:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Spring City, TN
97 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
3h 24m 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 Nashville, TN covers 194.5 miles and takes about 3h 24m 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 97.3 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 $30.41 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 Jellico, TN to Nashville, TN is easy. At 3h 24m 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 Jellico, TN to Nashville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jellico, TN to Nashville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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