How far is Jellico, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Jellico, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.69 mi
00h 56m
Flight
44.83 mi
72.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.83 mi
Kilometers
72.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.69 mi
Kilometers
92.84 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Jellico
Fri, Apr 17, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jellico
2026-04-16T22:33
Arrive Knoxville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jellico
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
Caryville
TN

City in Washington County, Florida, United States of America

From Jellico
28.8 mi
00h 28m
To Knoxville
28.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jellico and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    21 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward Knoxville

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street

    1376 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 441 South: Henley Street

    647 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2877 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
56.4 mi · 98%
US 441 South
0.67 mi · 1%
Henley Street
0.28 mi
I 40 East
0.26 mi
North Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Merge slight left

52.3 mi · 01h 00m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caryville
00h 28m from Jellico
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jellico and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jellico to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Caryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Jellico and 28.9 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jellico and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jellico and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 44.83 mi (72.15 km).

Jellico

#1 Jellico

City in Tennessee

Population2,132
Coordinates36.5878600, -84.1268700
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.126818, 36.587855)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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

There is no time difference between Jellico and Knoxville. The current time is 22:33:52.

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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.