Origin
Rockwood, TN
Late night in Rockwood on Saturday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockwood, 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 20m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
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 Rockwood, TN to Cleveland, TN covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Rockwood Street, South Gateway Avenue, Spring City Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 20m drive with frequent turns across 71.3 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.
East Rockwood 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 Rockwood, TN to Cleveland, TN is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Rockwood, TN to Cleveland, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Rockwood Street | — | — |
| South Gateway Avenue | — | — |
| Spring City Highway | — | — |
| Rhea County Highway | — | — |
| Market Street | — | — |
| Hiwassee Highway | — | — |
| Blythe Ferry Road | — | — |
| Georgetown Rd NW | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Rockwood Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwood, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on North Kingston Avenue
200 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Kingston Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Rockwood Street
348 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Rockwood Street
3
Turn left onto South Gateway Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Gateway Avenue
4
Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Spring City Highway
5
Continue on Rhea County Highway
27 mi
·
34 min
·
Rhea County Highway
6
Turn left onto Market Street
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Market Street
7
Continue on Hiwassee Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hiwassee Highway
8
Continue on Blythe Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Blythe Ferry Road
9
Turn straight onto Hiwassee Highway
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Hiwassee Highway
10
Continue on Georgetown Rd NW
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgetown Rd NW
11
Continue on Georgetown Road Northwest
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Georgetown Road Northwest
12
Continue on 25th Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
25th Street Northwest
13
Continue on 25th Street NW
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
25th Street NW
14
Continue on 25th Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
25th Street Northwest
15
Turn right onto Keith Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Keith Street
16
Turn left onto Inman Street West
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inman Street West
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Rockwood, TN · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Rockwood, 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
$11.15 one way
$22.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Late night in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Graysville, TN
36 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Rockwood, TN to Cleveland, TN covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Rockwood Street, South Gateway Avenue, Spring City Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from Rockwood, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.15 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 Rockwood, TN to Cleveland, TN is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Rockwood, TN to Cleveland, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rockwood, TN to Cleveland, 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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