How far is Arlington, TN from Cleveland, TN?
The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Cleveland.
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Start on West Roby Street
9 m · 7 sec · West Roby Street
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Turn left onto Arlington Street
566 ft · 26 sec · Arlington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
6.3 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Yellow Creek Road
14.1 mi · 25 min · Yellow Creek Road
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Continue on Pond Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Pond Road
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Turn left onto West College Street
80 m · 8 sec · West College Street
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Continue on West College Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street
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Turn right onto SR 46
4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46
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Take the exit left
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
1059 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South Lee Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway
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Continue on Keith Street Southwest
1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Inman Street West
2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Cleveland.
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 24 East
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Bell Buckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Arlington and 113.9 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.21 one way or $60.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Arlington and Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Bell Buckle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Buckle.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 177.96 mi (286.4 km).
#1 Arlington
Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.3145000, -87.7130800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
| Population | 45,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.1595200, -84.8766100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $3.77 | $30.21 | $60.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.07 | $68.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.28 | $74.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.49 | $84.97 |
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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