Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
324.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Union City, TN to Cleveland, TN covers 324.1 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 1st Street, East Main Street, Nailling Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
162 miles from Union City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 1m drive with frequent turns across 324.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nailling Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TN 22 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lexington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lexington Clarksburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, TN and Cleveland, TN.
Start on East Church Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Continue on East Main Street
Turn straight onto Nailling Drive
Take the ramp sharp right toward TN 22 South
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on TN 22 South: Dresden
Continue straight
Turn right onto Veterans Drive North
Turn left
Turn right onto Lexington Street
Turn right
Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
Continue straight
Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Turn right
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto South Lee Highway
Continue on Keith Street Southwest
Turn right onto Inman Street West
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 162 miles or 2h 30m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Union City, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Union City, TN
This is one driving day of about 324.1 miles and 5h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 162 mi from Union City, TN · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 162 miles from Union City, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$48.12 one way
$96.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.27 | $108.54 |
| premium | $4.65 | $59.38 | $118.77 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $67.68 | $135.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.03 | $15.56 |
| Efficient EV | 81 | 0 | $28.36 | $12.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.6 | 1 | $45.37 | $20.74 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Union City on Saturday
Local time
7:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Franklin, TN
162 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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