The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Jellico, TN covers 190.7 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Clarkrange Highway, Tennessee National Guard Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.8 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.81 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
95.3 miles from Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 190.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Jellico, TN covers 190.7 miles and takes about 4h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip|~9m in|I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
26.6 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76A
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
5
92.1 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livings...
5
172.9 mi into trip|~3h 45m in
Take the ramp toward Louisville
Navigation decision point
Toward Louisville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Murfreesboro, TN and Jellico, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon, Primary Sr 84: Monterey, Livingston and Louisville.
Lebanon
26.6 mi in|~32m
Primary Sr 84: Monterey
92.1 mi in|~1h 43m
Livingston
92.1 mi in|~1h 43m
Louisville
172.9 mi in|~3h 45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
64.8 mi
1h 9m
Clarkrange Highway
21.7 mi
32m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi
22m
I 75
16.1 mi
17m
Howard H Baker Highway
15.8 mi
24m
Scott Highway
10.1 mi
14m
Nashville Highway
9.7 mi
13m
Deer Lodge Highway
9.5 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Jellico, TN.
1
Start on South Spring Street
84 ft·11 sec·South Spring Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
347 ft·9 sec·East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
115 ft·3 sec·North Church Street
4
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
393 ft·11 sec·North Public Square
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·West Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
3.7 mi·5 min·Northwest Broad Street
7
Continue on US 41; US 70S
0.9 mi·1 min·New Nashville Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville
9
Merge onto I 840
21 mi·22 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 76AToward I 40 East: Knoxville, LebanonUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 40
65 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 40
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston
13
Turn straight onto US 70N; SR 84
0.6 mi·59 sec·South Holly Street
14
Turn right onto SR 62
1.4 mi·2 min·East Commercial Avenue
15
Turn straight onto SR 62
22 mi·32 min·Clarkrange Highway
16
Continue on SR 62
9.7 mi·13 min·Nashville Highway
17
Continue on SR 329
2.6 mi·4 min·Deer Lodge Highway
18
Turn right onto SR 329
0.2 mi·20 sec·Irving Street
19
Continue on SR 329
6.9 mi·12 min·Deer Lodge Highway
20
Turn left onto US 27
5.3 mi·6 min·Morgan County Highway
21
Continue on US 27
4.0 mi·4 min·Scott Highway
22
Continue on US 27
1.4 mi·1 min·Lon Foust Highway
23
Continue on US 27
6.1 mi·9 min·Scott Highway
24
Turn right onto SR 63; SR 297
16 mi·24 min·Howard H Baker Highway
25
Continue on SR 63
2.0 mi·3 min·Howard H. Baker Highway
26
Turn left onto Stinking Creek Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Stinking Creek Road
27
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward Louisville
28
Merge onto I 75
16 mi·17 min·I 75
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward US 25W: Jellico
30
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·16 sec
31
Turn straight onto US 25W
1.1 mi·1 min·5th Street
32
Turn right onto US 25W
68 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
US 25W
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 95.3 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 miles.
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 42 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.3 miles or 1h 48m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jellico, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 190.7 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Murfreesboro, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 64.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.3 mi from Murfreesboro, TN
· 1h 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 95.3 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.
Arriving in Jellico, TN
The final approach into Jellico, 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 Jellico, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 190.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.81 one way
$59.63 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.73
$65.47
premium
$4.89
$36.70
$73.40
diesel
$5.61
$42.10
$84.21
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: 66.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.2
0
$20.02
$9.15
Efficient EV
47.7
0
$16.69
$7.63
EV Truck/SUV
76.3
0
$26.70
$12.20
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night
in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jellico, TN
Late night
in Jellico on Friday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Spring City, TN
95 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 6m 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 Murfreesboro, TN to Jellico, TN covers 190.7 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Clarkrange Highway, Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.3 miles from Murfreesboro, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.81 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Murfreesboro, TN and Jellico, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon, Primary Sr 84: Monterey, Livingston and Louisville.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
