Origin
Nashville, TN
Night in Nashville on Thursday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, TN to Jellico, TN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
190.6 mi
307 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 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashville, TN
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Jellico, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashville, TN to Jellico, TN covers 190.6 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 Dr, James Robertson Parkway, Interstate Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.80 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 Nashville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 190.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m 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 6m drive with frequent turns across 190.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dr 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 6m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nashville, TN to Jellico, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dr | — | — |
| James Robertson Parkway | — | — |
| Interstate Drive | — | — |
| I 24 East | — | — |
| Downtown Loop | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| US 70N | — | — |
| South Holly Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dr
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Jellico, TN.
1
Start on the route
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
3
Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
James Robertson Parkway
4
Turn right onto Interstate Drive
453 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Drive
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 24 East
6
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
8
Continue straight
8.9 mi
·
10 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston
10
Turn straight onto South Holly Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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South Holly Street
11
Turn right onto East Commercial Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Commercial Avenue
12
Turn straight onto Clarkrange Highway
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Clarkrange Highway
13
Continue on Nashville Highway
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Nashville Highway
14
Continue on Deer Lodge Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway
15
Turn right onto Irving Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Irving Street
16
Continue on Deer Lodge Highway
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway
17
Turn left onto Morgan County Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgan County Highway
18
Continue on Scott Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Highway
19
Continue on Lon Foust Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lon Foust Highway
20
Continue on Scott Highway
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Scott Highway
21
Turn right onto Howard H Baker Highway
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Howard H Baker Highway
22
Continue on Howard H. Baker Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Howard H. Baker Highway
23
Turn left onto Stinking Creek Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Stinking Creek Road
24
Take the ramp right toward Louisville
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Louisville
25
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
17 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Jellico
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 25W: Jellico
27
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
28
Turn straight onto 5th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
29
Turn right onto North Main Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
30
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 95.3 miles from Nashville, TN, or about 2h 3m 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 42 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.3 miles or 2h 3m 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 21m
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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN
This is one driving day of about 190.6 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Nashville, 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 95.3 mi from Nashville, TN · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.3 miles from Nashville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.80 one way
$59.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.72 | $65.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.68 | $73.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.08 | $84.16 |
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 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
| Efficient EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.68 | $7.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.68 | $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.
Destination
Jellico, TN
Late night in Jellico on Friday
Local time
12:50 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
5 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 Nashville, TN to Jellico, TN covers 190.6 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 Dr, James Robertson Parkway, Interstate Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.3 miles from Nashville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.80 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 6m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nashville, TN to Jellico, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nashville, TN to Jellico, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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