How far is Jellico, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Jellico, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jellico and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jellico and Murfreesboro.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Knoxville
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Stinking Creek Road
2455 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Stinking Creek Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Stinking Creek Road
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Turn right onto Howard H. Baker Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Howard H. Baker Highway
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Continue on Howard H Baker Highway
15.8 mi · 25 min · Howard H Baker Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Lon Foust Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway
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Continue on Scott Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway
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Continue on Morgan County Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway
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Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway
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Continue on Irving Street
1001 ft · 25 sec · Irving Street
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Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 32 min · Deer Lodge Highway East
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Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto South Holly Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street
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Turn straight onto Monterey Highway
112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway
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Take the ramp right
1288 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
1865 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
2351 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Maple Street
42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn slight left onto South Public Square
142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jellico and Murfreesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Monterey Highway
Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 01h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jellico to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Jellico and 85.7 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jellico and Murfreesboro, 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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jellico and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 136.19 mi (219.18 km).
#1 Jellico
City in Tennessee
| Population | 2,132 |
| Coordinates | 36.5878600, -84.1268700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.18 | $54.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.89 | $67.79 |
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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