Fontana to Tellico Plains and Back I'll be leading a morning drive to Tellico Plains from Fontana Saturday leaving at 9:30am. There is a Google map link above of the route we're taking. We will not make this a day long trip. My plan is to find a quick place to eat in Tellico Plains and head right back to Fontana the way we came. This drive is 2.5 hours one way. There will be a stop at Joyce Kilmer Forest