Origin
Madisonville, TN
Late night in Madisonville on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madisonville, 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
57m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madisonville, TN
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Trip Overview
Connecting Madisonville to Cleveland, Tennessee, this 51.2-mile journey is a straightforward transit through the Southeast region. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 53 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of about $8, this route is highly efficient for those looking to move between these two cities without unnecessary expense. Because the journey is short and direct, you have total flexibility in your schedule. It serves as a practical link for local travelers, offering a manageable transit that avoids the complexity of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 411 | 35.5 mi | 43m |
| US 64 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Inman Street East | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Waterlevel Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Tellico Street South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Warren Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| College Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Inman Street West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 411
— 35.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on College Street South
8 ft
·
4 sec
·
College Street South
2
Turn right onto Warren Street
207 ft
·
8 sec
·
Warren Street
3
Turn right onto Tellico Street South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tellico Street South
4
Turn right onto US 411
35 mi
·
43 min
·
US 411
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto US 64; US 74
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 64; US 74
7
Continue on US 64
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Waterlevel Highway
8
Continue on US 64
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Inman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
US 64
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Madisonville, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Warren Street
Turn right onto Warren Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tellico Street South
Turn right onto Tellico Street South
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 411
Turn right onto US 411
Navigation decision point
4
36 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
36.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 64; US 74
Merge onto US 64; US 74
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Etowah, TN
23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Madisonville toward Cleveland. You will primarily utilize Warren Street, Tellico Street South, and the Waterlevel Highway to complete your journey. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire trip on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. This creates a more engaged driving experience where you must stay alert to the frequent turns and shifts in road character. Unlike a monotonous highway stretch, this path keeps you focused on the local landscape as you transition between these two Tennessee towns.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on US 411.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 411 and US 64. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Warren Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madisonville, TN to Cleveland, TN is easy. At 57m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Tellico Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 411): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 miles on US 411. 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: near the start (Warren Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Tellico Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 411): Navigation decision point.
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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