Origin
Cleveland, TN
Late night in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, TN to Oakland, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
314.1 mi
506 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 11m
★
6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 29m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, TN to Oakland, TN covers 314.1 miles and takes about 6h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, US 64, Lawrenceburg Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.7 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
157.1 miles from Cleveland, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 23m. Total distance: 314.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Cleveland, TN to Oakland, TN covers 314.1 miles and takes about 6h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64; US 11 Business / Broad Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 314.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64; US 11 Business / Broad Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 64; US 11 Business / 3rd Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 64; US 11 Business / Broad Street Southwest
Turn left onto US 64; US 11 Business / Broad Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 64; US 11 Business / 3rd Street Southwest
Turn right onto US 64; US 11 Business / 3rd Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
23.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
6
75.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cleveland, TN and Oakland, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Chattanooga, 41A: Monteagle and Sewanee.
Nashville
23.3 mi in
|
~30m
Chattanooga
24 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 24
41A: Monteagle
75.6 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Sewanee
75.6 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 51.7 mi | 1h |
| US 64 | 47.4 mi | 59m |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| East Market Street | 34.2 mi | 41m |
| Pulaski Highway | 31 mi | 35m |
| West Cherry Avenue | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| I 75 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Winchester Highway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 51.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TN and Oakland, TN.
1
Start on US 64
68 ft
·
9 sec
·
Inman Street West
2
Turn left onto US 64; US 11 Business
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broad Street Southwest
3
Turn right onto US 64; US 11 Business
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
3rd Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 64; US 11 Business
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lee Highway
5
Turn left onto US 11; US 64
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Lee Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge onto US 74
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 74
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 75
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 24
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 24
Toward Chattanooga, Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
13
Turn slight right
50 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn left onto US 41A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on US 41A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
David Crockett Highway
16
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sewanee Highway
17
Continue on US 41A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sollace M Freeman Highway
18
Continue on US 41A
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sewanee Highway
19
Continue on US 41A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Street East
20
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Highway
21
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
22
Merge onto US 64
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
23
Continue on US 64
13 mi
·
14 min
·
David Crockett Highway
24
Continue on US 64
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winchester Highway
25
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
26
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street East
27
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morgan Avenue North
28
Continue on US 64 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street West
29
Continue on US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Pulaski Highway
30
Turn left onto US 64
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
West College Street
31
Continue on US 64
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
32
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
33
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 64
34
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hanna Boulevard
35
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
36
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bridge Avenue
37
Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 64; SR 22; SR 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
334 ft
·
9 sec
39
Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mulberry Avenue
40
Continue on US 64 Business
22 mi
·
26 min
·
West Cherry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
41
Continue on US 64
34 mi
·
41 min
·
East Market Street
42
Turn right onto SR 194
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
Church Street
43
Arrive at destination
SR 194
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157.1 miles from Cleveland, TN, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 69 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.1 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 314.1 miles and 6h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Cleveland, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 51.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157.1 mi from Cleveland, TN · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 157.1 miles from Cleveland, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakland, TN
The final approach into Oakland, 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 Oakland, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.11 one way
$98.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.92 | $107.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $60.45 | $120.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.35 | $138.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.98 | $15.08 |
| Efficient EV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.48 | $12.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.6 | 1 | $43.97 | $20.10 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Oakland, TN
Late night in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Pulaski, TN
157 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 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
6h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Oakland, TN covers 314.1 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, US 64, Lawrenceburg Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.1 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 $49.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 314.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64; US 11 Business / Broad Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 64; US 11 Business / 3rd Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cleveland, TN and Oakland, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Chattanooga, 41A: Monteagle and Sewanee.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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