How far is Arlington, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.45 mi
05h 16m
Flight
270.2 mi
434.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.2 mi
Kilometers
434.84 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.45 mi
Kilometers
544.69 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Fri, May 1, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, May 1, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-01T03:49
Arrive Cleveland
Fri, May 1, 9:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 2:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Arlington
169 mi
02h 38m
To Cleveland
169.4 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Forrest Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Forrest Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hickory Withe Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hickory Withe Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    146.9 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    110 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Withe Road
149 mi · 44%
I 24 East
111 mi · 33%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 15%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 6%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 1%
Forrest Street
1.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Hickory Withe Road

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.3 mi
270.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 38m from Arlington
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Cloudy 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 338.5 miles (544.7 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169 miles from Arlington and 169.4 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.03 one way or $90.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 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 around Arlington and Cloudy near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 270.2 mi (434.84 km).

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#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,625
Coordinates35.2962000, -89.6614700
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Street (-89.661484, 35.296222)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.21 L · about $45.03
Round trip
$90.05
23.88 gal · 90.42 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.03 $90.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.78 $101.56
Premium $4.65 $55.57 $111.14
Diesel $5.30 $63.33 $126.66

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 · May 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Arlington, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Arlington is 03:49:26, although it is 04:49:26 in Cleveland.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.