Spanning 71.7 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Cleveland to Fairview is a straightforward journey through the Southeast that typically takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route works perfectly as a quick day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel, keeping the trip quite affordable. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the transit is efficient and direct. Since both locations are within the same state, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.8 miles from Cleveland, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey varied as you transition between road types. While only 32 percent of the trip is spent on highways, you will navigate a combination of I-75 and local paths like New Englewood Road. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 33.6-mile stretch on Amhurst Place, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. The road personality shifts from faster highway pacing to the more localized feel of the secondary roads, requiring you to stay alert as the environment changes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amhurst Place is the longest continuous segment at about 33.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11 / Keith Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Keith Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|US 11 / Keith Street
Turn right onto US 11 / Keith Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest
Turn left onto TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
26.4 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 49
Toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cleveland, TN to Fairview, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur along the way.
Decatur
26.4 mi in|~30m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amhurst Place
33.6 mi
40m
I 75
23.2 mi
24m
New Englewood Road
4.9 mi
8m
Decatur Pike
3.2 mi
5m
Keith Street
1.5 mi
2m
Green Street
0.8 mi
1m
South White Street
0.8 mi
1m
Athens Pike
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Amhurst Place
— 33.6 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TN and Fairview, TN.
1
Start on US 64
0.4 mi·40 sec·Inman Street West
2
Turn right onto US 11
1.5 mi·2 min·Keith Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto TN 60
0.3 mi·35 sec·25th Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on TN 60
0.6 mi·58 sec·25th Street NW
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on TN 60
0.2 mi·18 sec·25th Street Northwest
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
23 mi·24 min·I 75
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 49Toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur
9
Turn right onto TN 30
3.2 mi·5 min·Decatur Pike
10
Continue on SR 30
0.8 mi·1 min·Green Street
11
Continue on SR 30; SR 39
0.8 mi·1 min·South White Street
12
Turn left onto SR 39
4.9 mi·8 min·New Englewood Road
13
Continue on SR 39
0.7 mi·1 min·Athens Pike
14
Turn right onto SR 39
0.2 mi·21 sec·Niota Avenue
15
Continue on SR 39
374 ft·15 sec·Englewood Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 411
34 mi·40 min·Amhurst Place
17
Turn right onto Fairview Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Fairview Drive
18
Turn left onto Old Niles Ferry Road
0.3 mi·46 sec·Old Niles Ferry Road
19
Arrive at destination
Old Niles Ferry Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 31 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Since there are no designated stops included in this 71.7-mile route, make sure to handle any fueling needs before you head out to keep your $11 budget on track. If you prefer avoiding heavy traffic, try to time your departure to bypass peak commute hours on I-75. Because the longest stretch is 33.6 miles on Amhurst Place, use that segment to settle into a steady rhythm before the road transitions back to local driving. Keeping your focus sharp during the transition between the highway and local roads will ensure a smooth arrival in Fairview.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.8 miles from Cleveland, TN, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 miles.
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 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.8 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cleveland, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cleveland, TN
This is one driving day of about 71.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Cleveland, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Amhurst Place for about 33.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.8 mi from Cleveland, TN
· 46m into the drive
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Cleveland, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairview, TN
The final approach into Fairview, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Tesla Supercharger
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 71.7
Maryville, Tennessee
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 71.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.64 one way
$21.29 round trip
$3.77/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$12.01
$24.01
premium
$4.65
$13.14
$26.27
diesel
$5.30
$14.97
$29.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
7 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Cleveland Town Center - Tesla Supercharger
Cleveland, TN
Tesla
16 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Maryville, TN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Cleveland Ford
Cleveland, TN
FORD_CHARGE
6 DCFC
ATHENS UB STATION 1 (L)
Athens, TN
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
ATHENS UB STATION 3 (R)
Athens, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ATHENS UB STATION 2 (M)
Athens, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
Long Chevrolet, Buick, GMC
Athens, TN
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 3
Tesla: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.53
$3.44
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.27
$2.87
EV Truck/SUV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cleveland, TN
Night
in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fairview, TN
Night
in Fairview on Friday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Athens, TN
36 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cleveland, TN to Fairview, TN covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amhurst Place, I 75, New Englewood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.8 miles from Cleveland, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Keith Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Cleveland, TN to Fairview, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
