Origin
Cleveland, TN
Late night in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, TN to Rockwood, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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
Cleveland, TN to Rockwood, TN is 60.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via US 27, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traveling entirely within Tennessee. Expect a straightforward drive that's primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a short transit or a quick excursion. With a recommended single day for completion, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart at your leisure and arrive with time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 27.4 mi | 36m |
| Highway 60 | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| Georgetown Road Northwest | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Spring City Highway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| South Gateway Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Hiwassee Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Keith Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 25th Street NW | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 27.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TN and Rockwood, 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
27 mi
·
36 min
·
US 27
13
Merge onto US 27
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Spring City Highway
14
Continue on US 27; US 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Gateway Avenue
15
Turn right onto East Rockwood Street
348 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Rockwood Street
16
Turn left onto North Kingston Avenue
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Kingston Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
North Kingston Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 60.1 — 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.
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
East Rockwood Street
Turn right onto East Rockwood Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
North Kingston Avenue
Turn left onto North Kingston Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.41 one way
$18.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.58 | $23.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Rockwood, TN
Late night in Rockwood on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Graysville, TN
30 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
1 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
1h 24m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with 68% of the journey taking place on main roads like US 27 and Highway 60. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.4 miles on US 27, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. The character of the road is likely to feel direct and efficient, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B without extensive detours. Expect a driving experience that leans towards steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Highway 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11 / Keith Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 26.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Cleveland, TN
Full guide →Cleveland is the county seat of Bradley County, Tennessee. As of 2020, the population was 45,902. Just like in other areas of the South, Native Americans such as the Cherokees were forced to cede their tribal homelands and move west in what was termed "The Trail Of Tears", in which many died. Cleveland was an exhibition in all this in that not only was it the site of the diminishing Cherokee's council at a place called Charleston and then Red Clay nearby, but it also was where federal troops imprisoned tribal members in stockades for forced removal by the time the crafty Treaty of New Echota passed in 1835. These things are represented at the Museum Center At Five Points and Red Clay State Park.
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 1h 24m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on US 27. 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 26.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rockwood, 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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