Connecting Morristown to Cleveland, Tennessee, this 130.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek through the Southeast that typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes. Since the entire trip is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting around $20 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Navigating through local corridors like West Andrew Johnson Highway and West Broadway Boulevard, you will stay off major interstates for the duration of the trip. It is a practical, no-fuss route that serves as a solid day trip for those looking to move between these two Tennessee cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.8 miles from Morristown, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
59.9 mi
1h 4m
I 40
25.6 mi
30m
Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi
15m
West Andrew Johnson Highway
12.5 mi
17m
Asheville Highway
5.9 mi
6m
Keith Street
1.5 mi
2m
West Broadway Boulevard
1.4 mi
1m
West 1st North Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on North Henry Street
125 ft·9 sec·North Henry Street
2
Turn right onto SR 66
0.8 mi·1 min·West 1st North Street
3
Continue on SR 66
12 mi·17 min·West Andrew Johnson Highway
4
Continue on US 11E
1.4 mi·1 min·West Broadway Boulevard
5
Continue on US 11E
14 mi·15 min·Andrew Johnson Highway
6
Continue on US 11E; US 25W; US 70
5.9 mi·6 min·Asheville Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward US 25W North, I 40 West
8
Merge onto I 40; US 25W
26 mi·30 min·I 40; US 25W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 75
Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton
11
Turn right onto TN 60
0.2 mi·20 sec·Georgetown Road Northwest
12
Continue on TN 60
0.1 mi·12 sec·25th Street Northwest
13
Continue on TN 60
0.6 mi·59 sec·25th Street NW
14
Continue on TN 60
0.3 mi·35 sec·25th Street Northwest
15
Turn right onto US 11
1.5 mi·2 min·Keith Street
16
Turn left onto Inman Street West
0.4 mi·44 sec·Inman Street West
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
US 64
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. While the 130.2-mile distance is easily doable in one go, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can make the drive feel longer than the clock suggests. Keep your $20 fuel budget handy and fill up before you head out to avoid searching for stations along the more congested segments. Because you are traveling exclusively on surface streets, try to avoid peak commuting hours in Morristown or Cleveland to keep your travel time closer to that 2-hour-and-7-minute estimate. Prioritize staying alert for frequent turns, as the lack of highway travel means your navigation system will likely be providing constant updates.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.8 miles from Morristown, TN, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.9 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.8 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
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 Morristown, 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 Morristown, TN
This is one driving day of about 123.6 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Morristown, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 59.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 34.5 and 123.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
34.5 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward US 25W North, I 40 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25W North, I 40 West
5
34.8 mi into trip|~44m in|I 40; US 25W
Merge onto I 40; US 25W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
60.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga
5
120.3 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton
6
123.2 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|Inman Street West
Turn left onto Inman Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.32 one way
$38.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.22
$42.43
premium
$4.89
$23.79
$47.57
diesel
$5.61
$27.29
$54.58
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: 43.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.1
0
$12.98
$5.93
Efficient EV
30.9
0
$10.82
$4.94
EV Truck/SUV
49.4
0
$17.30
$7.91
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Morristown, TN
Late night
in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, TN
Late night
in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
40 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating through town centers and regional connectors, including stretches of West 1st North Street. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the pace is dictated by traffic lights and turns rather than high-speed highway travel. This creates a more active driving experience where you remain engaged with the local landscape. Without long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, you should prepare for a consistent, hands-on drive from start to finish.
69% 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: 59.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 40. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 34.5 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Morristown, TN to Cleveland, TN is easy. At 2h 24m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles (I 40; US 25W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,298 ft758 ft
Total Climb
390 ft
Total Descent
828 ft
Highest Point
1,298 ft
Elevation Range
540 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 123.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 59.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles (I 40; US 25W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland, TN before heading back.
