Origin
Ripley, TN
Evening in Ripley on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ripley, TN to Cleveland, TN
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
330.1 mi
531 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
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6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Spanning 330.1 miles across Tennessee, this trek from Ripley to Cleveland is a significant journey that takes approximately 5 hours and 5 minutes behind the wheel. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like South Main Street, Highland Avenue, and Eastland Avenue rather than interstates, it is best suited for a single, focused day of driving. You should budget about $49 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. While the trip is manageable in one go, the turn-heavy nature of the route means you will need to stay alert throughout the journey. It is a practical choice if you prefer local scenery over highway speed, but be prepared for a steady, hands-on driving experience from start to finish.
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
165 miles from Ripley, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly engaging, turn-heavy experience as you navigate this route entirely on local roads. With a 0% highway share, this trip avoids the monotony of interstate travel, replacing it with a more technical drive that requires your full attention. You will find that there is no single long, straight stretch to zone out on, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on South Main Street. The road's personality is defined by constant transitions through local corridors, making it feel less like a sprint and more like a deliberate traversal of the state. Stay prepared for frequent maneuvers as you transition between Highland and Eastland Avenues.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ripley, TN to Cleveland, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Haralson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 840 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on East Washington Street
62 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
4
Turn left onto Eastland Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastland Avenue
5
Turn left
16 mi
·
23 min
6
Turn left onto Haralson Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Haralson Street
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
394 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
11
Merge slight left
110 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
13
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga
15
Merge slight left
110 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Knoxville
17
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
22 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
19
Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
20
Turn right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
21
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
22
Turn left onto South Lee Highway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Lee Highway
23
Continue on Keith Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Keith Street Southwest
24
Turn right onto Inman Street West
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Inman Street West
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy drive, planning your departure early in the morning is essential to ensure you complete the 330.1-mile journey during daylight hours. You have the flexibility of a one-day trip, but make sure to utilize your one planned stop effectively to stretch your legs and reset your focus. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $49 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency on local roads. Because the route lacks high-speed highway stretches, your pace will be dictated by local traffic and navigation, so build in a buffer for your arrival time in Cleveland. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before leaving, as the constant turning will put more physical demand on your vehicle than a standard interstate commute.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165 miles from Ripley, TN, or about 2h 32m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
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 Ripley, 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 Ripley, TN
This is one driving day of about 330.1 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ripley, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165 mi from Ripley, TN · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 165 miles from Ripley, 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
$50.14 one way
$100.28 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.27 | $110.54 |
| premium | $4.80 | $62.32 | $124.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.34 | $146.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99 | 1 | $34.66 | $15.84 |
| Efficient EV | 82.5 | 0 | $28.88 | $13.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132 | 1 | $46.21 | $21.13 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Cleveland, TN
Evening in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
5h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ripley, TN to Cleveland, TN covers 330.1 miles and takes about 5h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Highland Avenue, Eastland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165 miles from Ripley, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ripley, TN to Cleveland, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ripley, TN to Cleveland, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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