How far is Cleveland, TN from Arlington, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Arlington, TN is about 340.1 miles (547.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.05 mi
06h 22m
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
340.05 mi
Kilometers
547.26 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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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 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-15T12:30
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 6:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Cleveland
169.9 mi
03h 11m
To Arlington
170.2 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Inman Street West

    21 m · 9 sec · Inman Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street Southwest

    726 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest

    1158 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1399 ft · 35 sec · Lee Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    146.4 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2622 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2346 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hickory Withe Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hickory Withe Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Forrest Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Forrest Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
201 mi · 59%
Chattanooga
112 mi · 33%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 7%
Forrest Street
1.4 mi
Hickory Withe Road
0.97 mi
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

146 mi · 02h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.9 mi
270.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
03h 11m from Cleveland
Leave By
11:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 340.1 miles (547.3 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Cleveland and 170.2 miles from Arlington.

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 69.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.25 one way or $90.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland and Arlington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

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 Cleveland and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 270.2 mi (434.84 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,625
Coordinates35.2962000, -89.6614700
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Arlington (-89.66147, 35.2962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12 gal
45.42 L · about $45.25
Round trip
$90.50
24 gal · 90.84 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.3 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.25 $90.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.04 $102.07
Premium $4.65 $55.85 $111.70
Diesel $5.30 $63.65 $127.30

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Arlington, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 12:30:44, although it is 11:30:44 in Arlington.

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.