Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
103.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
The drive from Cleveland, TN to Cookeville, TN covers 103.9 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keith Street, 25th Street Northwest, 25th Street NW for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Cleveland, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 103.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 25th Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 25th Street NW | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Georgetown Road Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Georgetown Rd NW | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blythe Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hiwassee Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TN and Cookeville, TN.
Start on Inman Street West
Turn right onto Keith Street
Turn left onto 25th Street Northwest
Continue on 25th Street NW
Continue on 25th Street Northwest
Continue on Georgetown Road Northwest
Continue on Georgetown Rd NW
Continue on Highway 60
Continue on Blythe Ferry Road
Turn straight onto Hiwassee Highway
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Turn left onto Piccadilly Avenue
Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
Continue on Wassom Memorial Highway
Turn straight
Take the exit left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 70N: Cookeville
Keep slight right to continue on US 70N: Cookeville
Turn straight onto East Spring Street
Continue on East Spring Street
Turn right onto South Dixie Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cookeville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cleveland, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cleveland, TN
This is one driving day of about 103.9 miles and 2h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Cleveland, TN · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Cleveland, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cookeville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cookeville, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.43 one way
$30.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.40 | $34.79 |
| premium | $4.65 | $19.04 | $38.07 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $21.70 | $43.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cookeville on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
52 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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