How far is Chattanooga, TN from South Cleveland, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to South Cleveland, TN is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and South Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and South Cleveland.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
24 m · 6 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn left
1378 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 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
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
114 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto King Street Southeast
71 m · 8 sec · King Street Southeast
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Turn right
35 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
149 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Dalton Pike Southeast
2186 ft · 44 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast
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Continue on Dalton Pk
1204 ft · 30 sec · Dalton Pk
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Turn left
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and South Cleveland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near South Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to South Cleveland?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ooltewah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Chattanooga and 16.1 miles from South Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near South Cleveland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and South Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 25.6 mi (41.2 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Cleveland
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
| Population | 6,912 |
| Coordinates | 35.1411900, -84.8721700 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Cleveland (-84.87217, 35.14119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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