How far is Jellico, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Jellico, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 242.3 miles (390 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jellico and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jellico and Clarksville.
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Start on North Main Street
21 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Louisville
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 92: Williamsburg
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
125 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left
18.5 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 27
26.2 mi · 30 min · US Route 27
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Parkway
1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Expressway
1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
1272 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · 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
2964 ft · 54 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on Clarksville Road
2287 ft · 41 sec · Clarksville Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
762 ft · 15 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on Clarksville Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Guthrie Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Guthrie Highway
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Continue on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard
5 mi · 9 min · Wilma Rudolph Boulevard
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Continue on College Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · College Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jellico and Clarksville.
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
85.9 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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jellico and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jellico to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 242.3 miles (390 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 120.7 miles from Jellico and 121.7 miles from Clarksville.
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 62.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jellico and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jellico and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jellico and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 179.44 mi (288.78 km).
#1 Jellico
City in Tennessee
| Population | 2,132 |
| Coordinates | 36.5878600, -84.1268700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.36 | $72.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.35 | $90.70 |
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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