How far is Brownsville, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
308.17 mi
04h 40m
Flight
248.87 mi
400.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.87 mi
Kilometers
400.51 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.17 mi
Kilometers
495.95 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-19T00:19
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
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 Brownsville
153.9 mi
02h 20m
To Cleveland
154.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    92 m · 9 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lafayette Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    97 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park

    784 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 58 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 Brownsville 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
111 mi · 36%
US 70
110 mi · 36%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 17%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 6%
East Main Street
9.73 mi · 3%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 70

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
248.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 20m from Brownsville
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 153.9 miles from Brownsville and 154.3 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.99 one way or $81.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brownsville 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 Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 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 Brownsville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 248.87 mi (400.51 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-89.262208, 35.593995)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.16 L · about $40.99
Round trip
$81.98
21.74 gal · 82.32 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.99 $81.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.23 $92.46
Premium $4.65 $50.59 $101.18
Diesel $5.30 $57.65 $115.31

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brownsville, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Brownsville is 00:19:29, although it is 01:19:29 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.