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Jellico
Skip unless you need a cheap bed on I-75 or want to hike Indian Mountain State Park. Half a day is enough: walk the park trail, then drive on.
Jellico is a small town on the Tennessee–Kentucky line, used mostly as a budget overnight stop for I-75 drivers. The main draw is Indian Mountain State Park, a 200-acre park with a short hiking trail and a lake. There is no downtown worth exploring and no public transport. Most travellers use it for a single night or skip it entirely.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, some motels close)
- Airport
- TYS
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jellico911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jellico, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyJellico is a quiet town; the main risk is driving on I-75 in winter weather.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (About 1 hour 15 min south via I-75).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (gas station)$2–3
- Budget bedBudget motel room (e.g. Days Inn), a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room (e.g. Days Inn), a night, per roomUS$80
- High-end bedBudget motel room (e.g. Days Inn), a night, per roomUS$100
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$80 · High US$120
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (About 1 hour 15 min south via I-75)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Mar (12 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jellico: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. No public transport, no taxis, no ride-share. Everything is along 5th Street / US 25W.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Big South Fork National Recreation Area
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car via US 25W and TN 297, about 30 min
Hiking, rock arches, and the Twin Arches trail.
Knoxville
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via I-75 south, about 1 h 15 min
Full day: museums, Market Square, and the Sunsphere.
Chattanooga
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Car via I-75 south, about 2 h
Full day: aquarium, Lookout Mountain, and the Incline Railway.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-75 corridor (5th Street / US 25W)
Chain motels within walking distance of fast food; the only practical choice.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–120 excl. bed
- High
- $120+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget motel room (e.g. Days Inn)1 × 1 night × US$80 | US$80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$80 | US$160 |
| Indian Mountain State Park entry2 × US$0 · Free | US$0 |
| Gas (50 miles round trip)1 × US$10 | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$25 |
| Trip total≈ US$138 per person per day, bed included | US$275 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and gas excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (gas station) | $2–3 |
| Fast-food meal | $8–12 |
| Motel room (budget chain) | $60–100 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No Uber or Lyft available; arrange your own car.
- Some motels close in winter; call ahead.
- Indian Mountain State Park closes at 4:30 PM; plan your visit before that.Indian Mountain State Park closes at 4:30 AM PM; plan your visit before that.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
Embassies are in Washington, DC; consulates in Atlanta or Nashville.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Knoxville (TYS) → Jellico by car: about 1 h 15 min, 75 miles (check)
- Jellico → Big South Fork by car: about 30 min, 20 miles
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- Thank you — Thank you (thank yoo)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (wair iz thuh rest-room)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jellico. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, some motels close) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Indian Mountain State Park and Big South Fork with trail maps and seasonal hours.
- Motel pages with verified winter closures and pet policies.
- Gas station and fast-food pages with 24-hour status.
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