Origin
Morristown, TN
Morning in Morristown on Wednesday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morristown, TN to Cleveland, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
130.2 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, TN
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Trip Overview
Connecting Morristown to Cleveland, Tennessee, this 130.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek through the Southeast that typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes. Since the entire trip is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting around $20 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Navigating through local corridors like West Andrew Johnson Highway and West Broadway Boulevard, you will stay off major interstates for the duration of the trip. It is a practical, no-fuss route that serves as a solid day trip for those looking to move between these two Tennessee cities.
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
65.1 miles from Morristown, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating through town centers and regional connectors, including stretches of West 1st North Street. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the pace is dictated by traffic lights and turns rather than high-speed highway travel. This creates a more active driving experience where you remain engaged with the local landscape. Without long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, you should prepare for a consistent, hands-on drive from start to finish.
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.
West 1st North 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Morristown, TN to Cleveland, TN is easy. At 2h 7m 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 Morristown, TN to Cleveland, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 1st North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Andrew Johnson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broadway Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Johnson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Asheville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 25W North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 1st North Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on North Henry Street
125 ft
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10 sec
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North Henry Street
2
Turn right onto West 1st North Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West 1st North Street
3
Continue on West Andrew Johnson Highway
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Andrew Johnson Highway
4
Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
5
Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Andrew Johnson Highway
6
Continue on Asheville Highway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Asheville Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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US 25W North, I 40 West
8
Merge slight right
26 mi
·
30 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
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I 75 South: Chattanooga
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton
11
Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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Georgetown Road Northwest
12
Continue on 25th Street Northwest
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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25th Street Northwest
13
Continue on 25th Street NW
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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25th Street NW
14
Continue on 25th Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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25th Street Northwest
15
Turn right onto Keith Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Keith Street
16
Turn left onto Inman Street West
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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Inman Street West
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. While the 130.2-mile distance is easily doable in one go, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can make the drive feel longer than the clock suggests. Keep your $20 fuel budget handy and fill up before you head out to avoid searching for stations along the more congested segments. Because you are traveling exclusively on surface streets, try to avoid peak commuting hours in Morristown or Cleveland to keep your travel time closer to that 2-hour-and-7-minute estimate. Prioritize staying alert for frequent turns, as the lack of highway travel means your navigation system will likely be providing constant updates.
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 65.1 miles from Morristown, TN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.1 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morristown, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Morristown, TN
This is one driving day of about 130.2 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morristown, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.1 mi from Morristown, TN · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.1 miles from Morristown, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cleveland, 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
$20.36 one way
$40.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.06 | $50.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.75 | $57.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.67 | $6.25 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.39 | $5.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.23 | $8.33 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Cleveland on Wednesday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 7m 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 Morristown, TN to Cleveland, TN covers 130.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 1st North Street, West Andrew Johnson Highway, West Broadway Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.1 miles from Morristown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.36 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 Morristown, TN to Cleveland, TN is easy. At 2h 7m 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 Morristown, TN to Cleveland, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morristown, TN to Cleveland, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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