Origin
Collegedale, TN
Late night in Collegedale on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collegedale, TN to Cleveland, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collegedale, TN
Davide Comunian
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Collegedale and Cleveland, Tennessee, you are looking at a short, straightforward trip of approximately 16.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 24 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a half-day outing or a simple commute rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-75, South Lee Highway, and Main Street to complete the journey. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route within the Southeast region. Whether you are running errands or visiting nearby, the efficiency of this connection makes it a convenient option for travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| South Lee Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US 74 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Apison Pike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lee Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Inman Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Keith Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 8.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collegedale, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on Colcord Drive
70 ft
·
7 sec
·
Colcord Drive
2
Turn left onto SR 317
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Apison Pike
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 317
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Apison Pike
4
Turn right onto SR 321
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto US 11; US 64
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 75
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
9
Keep slight left at fork
281 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
10
Turn right onto US 74
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 74
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
12
Turn left onto US 11; US 64
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Lee Highway
13
Continue on US 11
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Keith Street Southwest
14
Turn right onto Inman Street West
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Inman Street West
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
US 64
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 321 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 321 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Inman Street West
Turn right onto Inman Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Cleveland, TN
Late night in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
3:51 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
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions from high-speed interstate travel to local surface streets. You will spend about 56% of your time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 8.3 miles on I-75. As you exit the interstate, the character of the road shifts significantly, moving from the steady pace of the highway onto the more traditional flow of South Lee Highway and Main Street. Expect a functional, no-nonsense drive that balances the convenience of major transit corridors with the necessary local connections to reach your destination in Cleveland.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on I 75.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near SR 321 / Main Street.
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 16.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.1 miles (SR 321 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Cleveland, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.1 miles (SR 321 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland, 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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