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Trip from Cleveland, TN to Fayetteville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
125.6 mi
202 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, TN
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Trip Overview
Cleveland, TN to Fayetteville, TN is 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 35m via I-75 and I-24, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. The drive offers a mixed highway and surface road experience, making it a straightforward, one-day excursion. You'll spend a good portion of your time on interstates before transitioning to more local roads as you approach your destination. Plan for a relatively quick trip that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.8 miles from Cleveland, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 51.7 mi | 1h |
| I 75 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Winchester Highway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| David Crockett Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Sewanee Highway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Cumberland Street East | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Lee Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 51.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TN and Fayetteville, TN.
1
Start on US 64
68 ft
·
9 sec
·
Inman Street West
2
Turn left onto US 64; US 11 Business
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broad Street Southwest
3
Turn right onto US 64; US 11 Business
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
3rd Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 64; US 11 Business
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lee Highway
5
Turn left onto US 11; US 64
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Lee Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge onto US 74
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 74
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 75
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 24
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 24
Toward Chattanooga, Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
13
Turn slight right
50 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn left onto US 41A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on US 41A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
David Crockett Highway
16
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sewanee Highway
17
Continue on US 41A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sollace M Freeman Highway
18
Continue on US 41A
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sewanee Highway
19
Continue on US 41A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Street East
20
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Highway
21
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
22
Merge onto US 64
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
23
Continue on US 64
13 mi
·
14 min
·
David Crockett Highway
24
Continue on US 64
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winchester Highway
25
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
26
Continue on US 64 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street East
27
Turn left onto US 431
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Avenue South
28
Arrive at destination
US 431
Trip Plan
This is a comfortable one-day drive, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Cleveland, TN in the morning will give you ample time to reach Fayetteville, TN well before evening. The drive is only about 2 hours and 35 minutes, so you likely won't need more than one brief stop. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $20, and fuel availability might be more spread out once you're off the main interstates. Pay attention to the transition from I-24 to surface roads like Winchester Highway to ensure you're on the right path.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from Cleveland, TN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 miles.
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 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, TN
This is one driving day of about 125.6 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Cleveland, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 51.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Cleveland, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Tennessee Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.5 mi from route
Grundy Count Rest Area - East Bound
0.6 mi from route
Tennessee Welcome Center
0.7 mi from route
Grundy Count Rest Area - West Bound
0.7 mi from route
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 26.9
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+14237604333
Visit websiteFiery Gizzard State Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 71.8
Monteagle, Tennessee
Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm
+18888672757
Visit websiteRenaissance Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~10 min detour
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
mile 26.9
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+14236436096
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 64; US 11 Business / Broad Street Southwest
Turn left onto US 64; US 11 Business / Broad Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 64; US 11 Business / 3rd Street Southwest
Turn right onto US 64; US 11 Business / 3rd Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
23.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
6
75.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134
Toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.64 one way
$39.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.73 | $55.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Cleveland, TN
Afternoon in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, TN
Morning in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 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
2h 35m 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?
You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface roads on this 125.6-mile drive. Approximately 57% of the route is interstate, with the longest stretch at 51.7 miles on I-24. Expect to transition from high-speed interstate cruising to surface roads, likely around Winchester Highway. The frequent exits on the interstate sections mean you'll have plenty of opportunities for quick stops if needed.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.7 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64; US 11 Business / Broad Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 125.6 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (US 64; US 11 Business / Broad Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 64; US 11 Business / 3rd Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cleveland, TN and Fayetteville, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Chattanooga, 41A: Monteagle and Sewanee.
Nashville
23.3 mi in
|
~30m
Chattanooga
24 mi in
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~31m
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via I 24
41A: Monteagle
75.6 mi in
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~1h 32m
Sewanee
75.6 mi in
|
~1h 32m
About the Cities
Arriving in Fayetteville, TN
Full guide →Fayetteville is a city in Tennessee.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 125.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.7 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fayetteville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64; US 11 Business / Broad Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 64; US 11 Business / 3rd Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayetteville, 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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