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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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.07 mi
03h 26m
Flight
136.19 mi
219.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.19 mi
Kilometers
219.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.07 mi
Kilometers
291.4 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Jellico
Fri, Apr 17, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jellico
2026-04-16T20:58
Arrive Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:26 AM to 10:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jellico
9:00 PM EDT
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Jellico
95.3 mi
01h 43m
To Murfreesboro
85.7 mi
01h 43m

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
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

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.

  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

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Stinking Creek Road

    2455 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stinking Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Stinking Creek Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Howard H. Baker Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Howard H. Baker Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Howard H Baker Highway

    15.8 mi · 25 min · Howard H Baker Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Irving Street

    1001 ft · 25 sec · Irving Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Deer Lodge Highway East

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  37. 37

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monterey Highway
65.5 mi · 36%
Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 12%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 12%
Knoxville
16 mi · 9%
Howard H Baker Highway
15.8 mi · 9%
Scott Highway
10.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
136.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 43m from Jellico
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Jellico

#1 Jellico

City in Tennessee

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

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.126818, 36.587855)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.19 L · about $24.10
Round trip
$48.19
12.78 gal · 48.38 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jellico, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Jellico is 20:58:56, although it is 19:58:56 in Murfreesboro.

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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.