Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jellico, TN
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Knoxville, TN
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If you are looking for a quick transition from Jellico to Knoxville, this 57.7-mile journey is a straightforward trip that takes roughly 56 minutes. You will primarily navigate via 5th Street and I-40 East to reach your destination within the Southeast region. Budgeting about $9 for fuel covers the essentials for this short transit, which is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion. Because the route is compact and direct, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Tennessee locales.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 52.3 mi | 59m |
| I 275 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| 5th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Henley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jellico, TN and Knoxville, TN.
Start on US 25W
Turn left onto US 25W
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Continue on I 275
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 441
Continue on US 441
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Jellico, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 25W / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward Knoxville
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441 South: Henley Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$9.01 one way
$18.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.89 | $19.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jellico on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy, local-style driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on approach behind the wheel as you navigate the local roadways. You will not find long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on 5th Street is 0 miles, keeping the drive engaging and dynamic. The road demands your full attention as you transition through the local terrain. It is a functional drive that trades high-speed highway efficiency for a more localized, maneuver-focused path.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 275. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25W / 5th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25W / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Knoxville, in Knox County, is the third-largest city in Tennessee. It is the home of the University of Tennessee's primary campus (UTK) and site of the 1982 World's Fair.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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