This 91.4-mile drive from Red Bank, TN to Cleveland, TN is a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of Tennessee. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 4 minutes behind the wheel, with a projected fuel cost of $14. The route is primarily local roads, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stop. Its turn-heavy nature means you'll be actively navigating for much of the drive. Consider this a convenient local excursion rather than a grand adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Red Bank, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Broadway Avenue
37 mi
45m
Tennessee Avenue
21.4 mi
27m
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
14.7 mi
22m
US 64
7.5 mi
8m
South Amhurst Place
4.6 mi
5m
Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi
3m
Inman Street East
1.3 mi
3m
Cavern Road
1.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Avenue
— 37 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on Pam Lane
123 ft·5 sec·Pam Lane
2
Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Schoolhouse Gap Road
3
Turn slight right onto Cavern Road
1.2 mi·3 min·Cavern Road
4
Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Dry Valley Road
5
Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Cades Cove Road
6
Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Old Tuckaleechee Road
7
Turn left onto US 321
14 mi·21 min·East Lamar Alexander Parkway
8
Continue on US 321
0.9 mi·1 min·East Lamar Alexander Parkway
9
Turn left onto US 411
37 mi·45 min·West Broadway Avenue
10
Continue on US 411
392 ft·5 sec·Amhurst Road
11
Continue on US 411
4.6 mi·5 min·South Amhurst Place
12
Continue on US 411
21 mi·27 min·Tennessee Avenue
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
14
Merge onto US 64; US 74
7.5 mi·8 min·US 64; US 74
15
Continue on US 64
0.5 mi·43 sec·Waterlevel Highway
16
Continue on US 64
1.3 mi·3 min·Inman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
US 64
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration and local road profile, this trip is best suited for a single day. You can depart Red Bank at your leisure, keeping in mind the $14 fuel cost. Since there are no designated stops, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the 37-mile mark on West Broadway Avenue. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals, especially as you pass through towns. This flexibility means you can easily adjust your timing based on local conditions.
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 45.7 miles from Red Bank, TN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 20 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 1h 6m 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 42m
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 Red Bank, 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 Red Bank, TN
This is one driving day of about 91.4 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Red Bank, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Broadway Avenue for about 37 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Red Bank, 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.
Tesla Supercharger
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 19.6
Maryville, Tennessee
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 18.9 and 82.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
18.9 mi into trip|~33m in|US 411 / West Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto US 411 / West Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
82 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
82.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|US 64; US 74
Merge onto US 64; US 74
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.29 one way
$28.58 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.69
$31.38
premium
$4.89
$17.59
$35.18
diesel
$5.61
$20.18
$40.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.60
$4.39
Efficient EV
22.9
0
$8.00
$3.66
EV Truck/SUV
36.6
0
$12.80
$5.85
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Red Bank, TN
Morning
in Red Bank on Sunday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, TN
Morning
in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
8:07 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
37 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 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 24% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through West Broadway Avenue, Tennessee Avenue, and East Lamar Alexander Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37 miles on West Broadway Avenue. Expect frequent intersections and changes in road type as you make your way from Red Bank to Cleveland. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged, local-level transit.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on West Broadway Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 18.9 miles in near US 411 / West Broadway Avenue.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Red Bank, TN to Cleveland, TN is easy. At 2h 4m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles (US 411 / West Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 82 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 82.1 miles (US 64; US 74): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 91.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37 miles on West Broadway Avenue. 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 18.9 miles (US 411 / West Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 82 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 82.1 miles (US 64; US 74): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland, TN before heading back.
