How far is Rockwood, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Rockwood, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.34 mi
01h 20m
Flight
49.96 mi
80.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.96 mi
Kilometers
80.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.34 mi
Kilometers
114.81 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 16, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Rockwood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockwood
2026-04-16T00:25
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 16, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Dayton
TN

City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

From Rockwood
30.1 mi
00h 40m
To Cleveland
41.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwood and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockwood and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kingston Avenue

    61 m · 12 sec · North Kingston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Rockwood Street

    106 m · 24 sec · East Rockwood Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Gateway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Gateway Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Spring City Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Rhea County Highway

    27.2 mi · 34 min · Rhea County Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Market Street

    16 m · 3 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hiwassee Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Hiwassee Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Blythe Ferry Road

    1891 ft · 29 sec · Blythe Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Hiwassee Highway

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Hiwassee Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Rd NW

    2963 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Rd NW

  11. 11

    Continue on Georgetown Road Northwest

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Georgetown Road Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  14. 14

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockwood and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rhea County Highway
27.2 mi · 38%
Hiwassee Highway
15.1 mi · 21%
Georgetown Road Northwest
7.73 mi · 11%
Spring City Highway
4.35 mi · 6%
South Gateway Avenue
1.85 mi · 3%
Keith Street
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rhea County Highway

Continue on Rhea County Highway

27.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 40m from Rockwood
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockwood and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockwood to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Rockwood and 41.2 miles from Cleveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockwood and Sunny near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockwood and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 49.96 mi (80.41 km).

Rockwood

#1 Rockwood

City in Tennessee, United States

Population5,459
Coordinates35.8656300, -84.6849400
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kingston Avenue (-84.685031, 35.865715)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.53 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.01
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.50 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.72 $21.44
Premium $4.65 $11.73 $23.46
Diesel $5.30 $13.37 $26.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockwood and Cleveland. The current time is 00:25:46.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.