How far is Cleveland, TN from Clinton, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Clinton, TN is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.96 mi
01h 46m
Flight
77.47 mi
124.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.47 mi
Kilometers
124.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.96 mi
Kilometers
141.56 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Wed, May 6, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Wed, May 6, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-06T14:56
Arrive Clinton
Wed, May 6, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Philadelphia
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Cleveland
44 mi
00h 53m
To Clinton
44 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Inman Street West

    2183 ft · 40 sec · Inman Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Keith Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 25th Street Northwest

    1607 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    2998 ft · 59 sec · 25th Street NW

  5. 5

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    839 ft · 18 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 131: Lovell Road

    1786 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lovell Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Lovell Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Schaeffer Road

    140 m · 13 sec · Schaeffer Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    546 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1206 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Edgemoor Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Edgemoor Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clinton Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Clinton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Clinch Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Clinch Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    2745 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Market Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Street Northwest
66.5 mi · 76%
Edgemoor Road
5.99 mi · 7%
Pellissippi Parkway
3.58 mi · 4%
Clinch Avenue
2.41 mi · 3%
Lovell Road
2.37 mi · 3%
Clinton Highway
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

25th Street Northwest

Merge slight left

65.7 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
00h 53m from Cleveland
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Cleveland and 44 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clinton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 77.47 mi (124.68 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,119
Coordinates36.1034100, -84.1318600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Clinton (-84.13186, 36.10341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.75 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.5 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.37
Premium $4.65 $14.43 $28.85
Diesel $5.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Clinton. The current time is 14:56:00.

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.