Origin
Cleveland, TN
Night in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, TN to Rockwood, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockwood, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, TN to Rockwood, TN covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 $9.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 60.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keith Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cleveland, TN to Rockwood, TN is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cleveland, TN to Rockwood, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Street | — | — |
| 25th Street Northwest | — | — |
| 25th Street NW | — | — |
| Georgetown Road Northwest | — | — |
| Georgetown Rd NW | — | — |
| Highway 60 | — | — |
| Blythe Ferry Road | — | — |
| Hiwassee Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Keith Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TN and Rockwood, TN.
1
Start on Inman Street West
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Inman Street West
2
Turn right onto Keith Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Keith Street
3
Turn left onto 25th Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
25th Street Northwest
4
Continue on 25th Street NW
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
25th Street NW
5
Continue on 25th Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
25th Street Northwest
6
Continue on Georgetown Road Northwest
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Georgetown Road Northwest
7
Continue on Georgetown Rd NW
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgetown Rd NW
8
Continue on Highway 60
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 60
9
Continue on Blythe Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Blythe Ferry Road
10
Turn straight onto Hiwassee Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hiwassee Highway
11
Take the ramp slight right
279 ft
·
5 sec
12
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
36 min
13
Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Spring City Highway
14
Continue on South Gateway Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Gateway Avenue
15
Turn right onto East Rockwood Street
348 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Rockwood Street
16
Turn left onto North Kingston Avenue
200 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Kingston Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Cleveland, TN · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Cleveland, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rockwood, TN
The final approach into Rockwood, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.41 one way
$18.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.58 | $23.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Rockwood, TN
Night in Rockwood on Friday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Graysville, TN
30 mi in
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
37 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 24m 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 Rockwood, TN covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keith Street, 25th Street Northwest, 25th Street NW. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 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 $9.41 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.
The drive from Cleveland, TN to Rockwood, TN is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cleveland, TN to Rockwood, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cleveland, TN to Rockwood, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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