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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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.63 mi
04h 44m
Flight
179.44 mi
288.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.44 mi
Kilometers
288.78 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.63 mi
Kilometers
387.25 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jellico
Fri, Apr 17, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-16T21:30
Arrive Jellico
Fri, Apr 17, 2:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Celina
TN

City in Tennessee

From Clarksville
120.2 mi
02h 22m
To Jellico
120.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    85 m · 10 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto College Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · College Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

    151 m · 11 sec · Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Guthrie Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Guthrie Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Russellville Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Russellville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West 9th Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · West 9th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    2353 ft · 42 sec · Clarksville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West 9th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 9th Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Burnside Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Burnside Road

  27. 27

    Continue on US Route 27

    26.2 mi · 30 min · US Route 27

  28. 28

    Turn left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1743 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Jellico

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    95 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto 5th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 36%
US Route 27
37.5 mi · 16%
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 9%
Russellville Road
18.6 mi · 8%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 5%
Clarksville Road
11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celina
02h 22m from Clarksville
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Jellico

#2 Jellico

City in Tennessee

Population2,132
Coordinates36.5878600, -84.1268700
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Jellico (-84.12687, 36.58786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.14 L · about $32.02
Round trip
$64.03
16.98 gal · 64.28 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Jellico, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 21:30:24, although it is 22:30:24 in Jellico.

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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.