How far is Clarksville, TN from Jellico, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Jellico, TN is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Jellico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Jellico.
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Start on North 2nd Street
42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
85 m · 10 sec · North 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto College Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · College Street
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Continue on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · Wilma Rudolph Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard
151 m · 11 sec · Wilma Rudolph Boulevard
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Continue on Guthrie Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Guthrie Highway
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Continue on Russellville Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Clarksville Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
696 ft · 14 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on Clarksville Road
2353 ft · 42 sec · Clarksville Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1997 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
1523 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Burnside Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Burnside Road
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Continue on US Route 27
26.2 mi · 30 min · US Route 27
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Turn left
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1743 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Jellico
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
95 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Jellico.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jellico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Jellico?
The road trip is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Celina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Clarksville and 120.4 miles from Jellico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.02 one way or $64.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Jellico, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jellico.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Jellico. Straight-line distance: 179.44 mi (288.78 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jellico
City in Tennessee
| Population | 2,132 |
| Coordinates | 36.5878600, -84.1268700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jellico (-84.12687, 36.58786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.02 | $64.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.11 | $72.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.51 | $79.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.03 | $90.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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