How far is Dunlap, TN from Cleveland County, NC?
The driving distance from Dunlap, TN to Cleveland County, NC is about 299.6 miles (482.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Dunlap and Cleveland County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap and Cleveland County.
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Start on Rankin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rankin Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on South Gateway Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Roane State Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Roane State Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2170 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
76.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton
1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway
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Continue on Shelby Bypass
5.3 mi · 6 min · Shelby Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 226: Polkville Road
1101 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Polkville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Polkville Road
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Turn right onto Barbee Road
1 km · 3 min · Barbee Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Metcalf Road
13 m · 1 sec · Metcalf Road
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Turn slight right
1729 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunlap and Cleveland County.
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 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
76.3 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Dunlap and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cleveland County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunlap to Cleveland County?
The road trip is about 299.6 miles (482.2 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baneberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Dunlap and 150.3 miles from Cleveland County.
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 83.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.25 one way or $84.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dunlap and Cleveland County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunlap and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cleveland County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunlap and Cleveland County. Straight-line distance: 216.11 mi (347.8 km).
#1 Dunlap
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 5,237 |
| Coordinates | 35.3714600, -85.3905200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland County
County in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 99,035 |
| Coordinates | 35.3341100, -81.5556100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland County (-81.55561, 35.33411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 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 | $4.00 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $47.49 | $94.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $51.74 | $103.48 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $63.58 | $127.16 |
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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