Origin
Cleveland, TN
Late night in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, TN to Dayton, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.3 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Cleveland and Dayton, Tennessee, you are looking at a straightforward 28.3-mile trip that typically takes about 44 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit through the Southeast region. The route relies primarily on Highway 60, Georgetown Road Northwest, and Hiwassee Highway to get you to your destination. Whether you are commuting or just exploring, the simplicity of this drive allows for a stress-free experience without any necessary scheduled stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 60 | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| Georgetown Road Northwest | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Hiwassee Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Keith Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 27 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 25th Street NW | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Georgetown Rd NW | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 25th Street Northwest | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 60
— 13.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TN and Dayton, TN.
1
Start on US 64
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Inman Street West
2
Turn right onto US 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Keith Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto TN 60
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
25th Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on TN 60
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
25th Street NW
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on TN 60
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
25th Street Northwest
6
Continue on TN 60
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Georgetown Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on SR 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgetown Rd NW
8
Continue on SR 60
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 60
9
Continue on SR 60
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Blythe Ferry Road
10
Turn straight onto SR 60
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hiwassee Highway
11
Take the ramp
278 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto US 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 27
13
Turn left onto SR 30
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Church Street
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11 / Keith Street
Turn right onto US 11 / Keith Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest
Turn left onto TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SR 30 / 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto SR 30 / 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
2nd Avenue
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Dayton, TN
Late night in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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 28.3-mile drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning between varied local infrastructure and state highway travel. You will spend approximately 52% of your time on highways, giving the route a balanced feel that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate journey. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 13.5-mile stretch along Highway 60, which serves as the core of your travel experience. As you progress through the Southeast, the road conditions shift, requiring you to remain attentive as you navigate from the main highway arteries onto local connectors. Expect a steady, predictable pace that is neither overly technical nor aggressively fast.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Highway 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11 / Keith Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Keith Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (SR 30 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Highway 60. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Keith Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (TN 60 / 25th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (SR 30 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dayton, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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