Origin
Signal Mountain, TN
Morning in Signal Mountain on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Signal Mountain, 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
53m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Signal Mountain, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Signal Mountain to Cleveland, Tennessee, you are in for a straightforward 39.4-mile trip. Expect to spend about 53 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local roads like Signal Mountain Boulevard and US 27 before merging onto I-75. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is a very budget-friendly excursion within the Southeast region. Since the entire route takes place within Tennessee, you can rely on consistent road signage and familiar driving conditions throughout the journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| US 27 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Lee Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Signal Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 74 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Inman Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Keith Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 18.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Signal Mountain, TN and Cleveland, TN.
1
Start on Mississippi Avenue
189 ft
·
17 sec
·
Mississippi Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto US 127
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
Taft Highway
3
Continue on US 127
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Signal Mountain Boulevard
4
Continue on US 127
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Signal Mountain Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
6
Merge onto US 27
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 27
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 27
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 27
Toward I 24 East: Atlanta, Knoxville
9
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.
10
Merge onto I 75
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
12
Keep slight left at fork
281 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
13
Turn right onto US 74
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 74
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
15
Turn left onto US 11; US 64
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Lee Highway
16
Continue on US 11
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Keith Street Southwest
17
Turn right onto Inman Street West
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Inman Street West
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 64
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Signal Mountain, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 127 / Taft Highway
Turn sharp right onto US 127 / Taft Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27 toward I 24 East: Atlanta, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 24 East: Atlanta, Knoxville
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
7
34.6 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
$6.16 one way
$12.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
7:34 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
53m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a transition from local streets to the faster pace of the interstate, which serves as the backbone of this 39.4-mile route. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 18.4 miles on I-75, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm after navigating the initial local sections. While the route lacks the technical curves of backroads, the combination of city-adjacent streets and high-speed highway travel keeps the experience varied. It is a functional, efficient way to bridge the distance between these two Tennessee towns.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 27. 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 127 / Taft Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 127 / Taft Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.3 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,699 ft
668 ft
Total Climb
570 ft
Total Descent
1,410 ft
Highest Point
1,699 ft
Elevation Range
1,031 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Signal Mountain, TN to Cleveland, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Knoxville along the way.
Knoxville
8.5 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 27
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 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: near the start (US 127 / Taft Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.3 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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