How far is Alder Springs, TN from Jellico, TN?

The driving distance from Alder Springs, TN to Jellico, TN is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.54 mi
00h 53m
Flight
16.52 mi
26.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.52 mi
Kilometers
26.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.54 mi
Kilometers
53.97 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jellico
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Alder Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alder Springs
2026-04-23T05:27
Arrive Jellico
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alder Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
LaFollette
TN

City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Alder Springs
17.1 mi
00h 26m
To Jellico
16.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alder Springs and Jellico.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alder Springs and Jellico.

  1. 1

    Start on Alder Springs Road

    2686 ft · 2 min · Alder Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    716 ft · 32 sec · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Victory Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Victory Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Glade Springs Road

    3091 ft · 2 min · Glade Springs Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Knoxville Hollow Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cross Valley Road

    2086 ft · 2 min · Cross Valley Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto General Carl W Stiner Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Indiana Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Duff Road

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Duff Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alder Springs and Jellico.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duff Road
22.8 mi · 68%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
3.71 mi · 11%
Knoxville Hollow Road
2.09 mi · 6%
East Central Avenue
1.73 mi · 5%
Victory Road
1.25 mi · 4%
North Indiana Avenue
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Duff Road

Continue on Duff Road

22.8 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaFollette
00h 26m from Alder Springs
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Alder Springs and Sunny near Jellico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alder Springs to Jellico?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

LaFollette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Alder Springs and 16.5 miles from Jellico.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Alder Springs and Sunny near Jellico.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alder Springs and Jellico. Straight-line distance: 16.52 mi (26.59 km).

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#1 Alder Springs

Alder Springs is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3692500, -84.0063100
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Jellico

#2 Jellico

City in Tennessee

Population2,132
Coordinates36.5878600, -84.1268700
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Alder Springs Road (-84.006054, 36.369257)
End: North Main Street (-84.126818, 36.587855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.65 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $5.30 $6.26 $12.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alder Springs and Jellico. The current time is 05:27:51.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.