How far is Jackson, TN from Tellico Village, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Tellico Village, TN is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256 miles (412 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.23 mi
05h 42m
Flight
255.97 mi
411.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.97 mi
Kilometers
411.95 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.23 mi
Kilometers
484.78 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tellico Village
Fri, Oct 16, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Oct 16, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-10-15T20:18
Arrive Tellico Village
Fri, Oct 16, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:42 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
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Jackson
150.2 mi
02h 51m
To Tellico Village
150.9 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Tellico Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Tellico Village.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    153 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    915 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Tellico Parkway

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Tellico Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Toqua Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Toqua Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Daleyuhski Way

    156 m · 23 sec · Daleyuhski Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Daleyuhski Way

    54 m · 8 sec · Daleyuhski Way

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daleyuhski Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Tellico Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
153 mi · 51%
Whitehall Street
125 mi · 41%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
8.64 mi · 3%
Tellico Parkway
7.78 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Toqua Road
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

153 mi · 02h 46m

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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
256 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 51m from Jackson
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Clear near Tellico Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Tellico Village?

The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Jackson and 150.9 miles from Tellico Village.

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

The direct path is about 256 miles (412 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.50 one way or $83.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Tellico Village, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Clear near Tellico Village.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Juliet, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Juliet.

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Tellico Village. Straight-line distance: 255.97 mi (411.95 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tellico Village

Tellico Village is a planned community situated on the western side of Tellico Lake in Loudon County, Tennessee.

Population0
Coordinates35.6832100, -84.2551800
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Tellico Village (-84.25518, 35.68321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.24 L · about $41.50
Round trip
$83.00
21.26 gal · 80.48 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $41.50 $83.00
Mid-grade $4.37 $46.40 $92.80
Premium $4.77 $50.75 $101.50
Diesel $6.00 $63.80 $127.60

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Tellico Village, TN. The current time in Jackson is 20:18:07, although it is 21:18:07 in Tellico Village.

Distance to Other Cities

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