How far is Knoxville, TN from Jellico, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Jellico, TN is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Jellico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Jellico.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Lexington
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
52.5 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Jellico
545 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight right
692 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Jellico.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 North
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52.5 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jellico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Jellico?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 29 miles from Knoxville and 29 miles from Jellico.
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 13.1 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 4:14 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jellico.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Jellico. Straight-line distance: 44.83 mi (72.15 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jellico
City in Tennessee
| Population | 2,132 |
| Coordinates | 36.5878600, -84.1268700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jellico (-84.12687, 36.58786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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