Origin
Union, TN
Afternoon in Union on Saturday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, 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
22m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, TN
Soundarapandian MS
Trip Overview
Union, TN to Cleveland, TN is 12.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Spring Place Road Southeast, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's more about navigating through communities than covering vast distances. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to a larger trip, offering a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Place Road Southeast | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Hughes Lake Road Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Wildwood Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Wildwood Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Inman Street East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Dalton Pk | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Inman Street West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Spring Place Road Southeast
— 9.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on Hughes Lake Road Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hughes Lake Road Southeast
2
Turn slight left onto SR 74
9.2 mi
·
16 min
·
Spring Place Road Southeast
3
Turn right onto SR 74
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Wildwood Avenue Southeast
4
Continue on SR 74
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dalton Pk
5
Continue on SR 74
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Wildwood Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Inman Street East
7
Arrive at destination
US 64
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 74 / Wildwood Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto SR 74 / Wildwood Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
2:34 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
6 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
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with zero highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.2 miles along Spring Place Road Southeast. As you progress, the route will likely feel like a typical local road experience, possibly winding through residential areas or small commercial districts rather than open countryside. Be prepared for frequent turns and a more measured pace throughout the entire 12.1-mile journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Spring Place Road Southeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near SR 74 / Wildwood Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Union, TN to Cleveland, TN is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.6 miles (SR 74 / Wildwood Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Spring Place Road Southeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.6 miles (SR 74 / Wildwood Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland, TN before heading back.
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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