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Trip from Fayetteville, 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
2h 32m
Distance
124.6 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
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
Fayetteville, TN to Cleveland, TN is 124.6 miles and takes about 2h 32m via I 24 and I 75, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making it a straightforward trip. With a recommended one-day duration and a relatively short distance, this route offers flexibility for departure times.
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
62.3 miles from Fayetteville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 50.5 mi | 58m |
| I 75 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Winchester Highway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| David Crockett Highway | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| Sewanee Highway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Cumberland Street West | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Lee Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 50.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on US 431
79 ft
·
5 sec
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Main Avenue South
2
Turn right onto US 64 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
College Street East
3
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
4
Continue on US 64 Business
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winchester Highway
5
Continue on US 64
13 mi
·
14 min
·
David Crockett Highway
6
Continue on US 64
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 41A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Highway
10
Continue on US 41A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Street West
11
Continue on US 41A
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sewanee Highway
12
Continue on US 41A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sollace M Freeman Highway
13
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sewanee Highway
14
Continue on US 41A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
David Crockett Highway
15
Continue on US 41A
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
17
Merge onto I 24; US 64
51 mi
·
58 min
·
I 24;US 64
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 75
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
21
Keep slight left at fork
281 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
22
Turn right onto US 74
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 74
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
24
Turn left onto US 11; US 64
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Lee Highway
25
Continue on US 11
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Keith Street Southwest
26
Turn right onto Inman Street West
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Inman Street West
Use the right lane.
27
Arrive at destination
US 64
Trip Plan
Given this route takes just over two and a half hours, it's easily manageable in a single day. You could leave Fayetteville, TN in the morning and arrive in Cleveland, TN by lunchtime. There's only one recommended stop, so you have plenty of flexibility to depart when it suits you best. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated fuel cost is $19. The longest stretch without a significant change is 50.5 miles on I 24, so plan accordingly if you prefer to break up longer highway segments.
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 62.3 miles from Fayetteville, TN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, TN
This is one driving day of about 124.6 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Fayetteville, 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 50.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.3 miles from Fayetteville, 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
Tennessee Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.4 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
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 97.9
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+14237604333
Visit websiteRenaissance Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~11 min detour
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
mile 97.9
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+14236436096
Fiery Gizzard State Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
mile 53.4
Monteagle, Tennessee
Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm
+18888672757
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 119.8 — 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 Business / College Street East
Turn right onto US 64 Business / College Street East
Navigation decision point
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
100.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
5
101.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
119.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.48 one way
$38.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 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 | 37.4 | 0 | $13.08 | $5.98 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.90 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.44 | $7.97 |
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
Fayetteville, TN
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, TN
Afternoon in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 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
2h 32m 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 about 56% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 24 measuring 50.5 miles. You'll transition from I 24 to I 75, both of which are major interstates. Expect a mixed profile, meaning you'll encounter both highway driving and surface roads. The highway segments offer efficient travel, while the surface road portions allow for a slightly more relaxed pace as you approach your destination.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64 Business / College Street East.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 124.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64 Business / College Street East): Navigation decision point; at 34.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 100.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 32m. Total distance: 124.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.5 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 Cleveland, 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 Business / College Street East): Navigation decision point; at 34.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 100.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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