How far is Jellico, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Jellico, TN to Nashville, TN is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.55 mi
03h 24m
Flight
150.68 mi
242.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.68 mi
Kilometers
242.5 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.55 mi
Kilometers
313.1 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Jellico
Fri, Apr 17, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jellico
2026-04-16T20:59
Arrive Nashville
Fri, Apr 17, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:24 AM to 10:24 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
10:12 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
94.9 mi
01h 42m
To Nashville
99.7 mi
01h 42m

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
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward James Robertson Parkway, State Capitol

    1033 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto James Robertson Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    39 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 45%
Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 11%
Knoxville
16 mi · 8%
Howard H Baker Highway
15.8 mi · 8%
Scott Highway
10.1 mi · 5%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Monterey Highway

Merge slight left

87.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 42m from Jellico
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jellico and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 94.9 miles from Jellico and 99.7 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jellico and Nashville, 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 Likely near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jellico and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 150.68 mi (242.5 km).

Jellico

#1 Jellico

City in Tennessee

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

#2 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.126818, 36.587855)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $25.91
Round trip
$51.81
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.91 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.22 $58.44
Premium $4.65 $31.97 $63.95
Diesel $5.30 $36.44 $72.88

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 Nashville, TN. The current time in Jellico is 20:59:35, although it is 19:59:35 in Nashville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.