Origin
Fairview, TN
Afternoon in Fairview on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, TN to Cleveland, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
69.9 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Fairview to Cleveland, Tennessee, you are looking at a manageable 75.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $12 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping the trip economical. You will transition through the Southeast region while navigating local roads like Fairview Drive, Waterlevel Highway, and Inman Street East. Since the route is entirely local without any highway travel, it serves as a straightforward connection between these two Tennessee towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience behind the wheel, as this 75.9-mile route consists entirely of local roads rather than high-speed interstates. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find yourself locked into a monotonous cruise control setting; instead, you will need to stay alert as you navigate the varying turns of Fairview Drive and Waterlevel Highway. The technical nature of the drive makes for a more active, hands-on experience compared to a standard highway haul. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should prepare for a drive that requires consistent focus on local traffic patterns and changing road conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 411 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 411 and US 129. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Fairview Drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairview, TN to Cleveland, TN is easy. At 1h 27m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fairview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 129; US 411): Navigation decision point; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fairview Drive
Turn right onto Fairview Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 129; US 411
Turn left onto US 129; US 411
Navigation decision point
4
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 64; US 74
Merge onto US 64; US 74
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 411 | 44.7 mi | 54m |
| US 129 | 15 mi | 18m |
| US 64 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Inman Street East | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Waterlevel Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fairview Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Niles Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Inman Street West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 411
— 44.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on Old Niles Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Old Niles Ferry Road
2
Turn right onto Fairview Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Drive
3
Turn left onto US 129; US 411
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 129; US 411
4
Continue on US 411; SR 72
28 mi
·
31 min
·
US 411; SR 72
5
Continue on US 411; SR 30
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 411; SR 30
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
7
Merge onto US 64; US 74
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 64; US 74
8
Continue on US 64
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Waterlevel Highway
9
Continue on US 64
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Inman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
US 64
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.9 mi from Fairview, TN · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Fairview, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cleveland, TN
The final approach into Cleveland, 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
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Cleveland, TN
Afternoon in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Fairview, TN to Cleveland, TN covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 411, US 129, US 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.9 miles from Fairview, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.93 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 Fairview, TN to Cleveland, TN is easy. At 1h 27m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fairview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 129; US 411): Navigation decision point; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Fairview, TN to Cleveland, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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