Origin
Cleveland, TN
Morning in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, TN to Union, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Cleveland, TN to Union, TN is 12.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Spring Place Road Southeast and Hughes Lake Road Southeast, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and remains in Tennessee for its entirety. It's a direct, turn-heavy local drive that won't eat up much of your day. If you're looking for a quick transit between these two points, this route is straightforward and efficient, requiring minimal planning.
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 West | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Dalton Pk | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Spring Place Road Southeast
— 9.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TN and Union, TN.
1
Start on US 64
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Inman Street West
2
Turn right onto SR 74
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Wildwood Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on SR 74
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Dalton Pk
4
Continue on SR 74
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Wildwood Avenue Southeast
5
Turn left onto SR 74
9.2 mi
·
16 min
·
Spring Place Road Southeast
6
Turn slight right onto Hughes Lake Road Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hughes Lake Road Southeast
7
Arrive at destination
Hughes Lake Road Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 1.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 74 / Wildwood Avenue
Turn right onto SR 74 / Wildwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 74 / Spring Place Road Southeast
Turn left onto SR 74 / Spring Place Road 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
Union, TN
Morning in Union on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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 cooler 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 by its frequent turns, making it a distinctly local experience with no highway sections to speak of. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.2 miles along Spring Place Road Southeast. As you navigate, you'll primarily be on roads like Spring Place Road Southeast, Hughes Lake Road Southeast, and Wildwood Avenue. Expect a more intimate driving feel, as opposed to an interstate cruise, with a pace dictated by the local road network.
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 0.4 miles in near SR 74 / Wildwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cleveland, TN to Union, TN is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 74 / Wildwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 74 / Spring Place Road 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 74 / Wildwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 74 / Spring Place Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Union, 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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