How far is Cleveland County, NC from Dunlap, TN?
The driving distance from Cleveland County, NC to Dunlap, TN is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland County and Dunlap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland County and Dunlap.
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Start on the route
1729 ft · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Metcalf Road
13 m · 5 sec · Metcalf Road
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Turn right onto Barbee Road
1 km · 3 min · Barbee Road
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Turn left onto Polkville Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Polkville Road
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Turn left onto Asheville
1375 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shelby Bypass
5.8 mi · 7 min · Shelby Bypass
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Continue on West Dixon Boulevard
14.8 mi · 17 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
34.3 mi · 41 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville
129.8 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
20.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, TN 61: Harriman, Rockwood
1143 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South Roane Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Roane Street
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Continue on North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Dayton Pike
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Take the exit slight right
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Rankin Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Rankin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland County and Dunlap.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville
130 mi · 02h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Cleveland County and Sunny near Dunlap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland County to Dunlap?
The road trip is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km) and usually takes 05h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baneberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Cleveland County and 149.8 miles from Dunlap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland County and Dunlap, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Cleveland County and Sunny near Dunlap.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland County and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 216.11 mi (347.8 km).
#1 Cleveland County
County in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 99,035 |
| Coordinates | 35.3341100, -81.5556100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunlap
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 5,237 |
| Coordinates | 35.3714600, -85.3905200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunlap (-85.39052, 35.37146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.12 | $43.48 | $86.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.59 | $48.43 | $96.86 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $52.61 | $105.22 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $64.30 | $128.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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