How far is Cleveland, TN from Crossville, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Crossville, TN is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
68.84 mi
01h 43m
Flight
55.2 mi
88.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.2 mi
Kilometers
88.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.84 mi
Kilometers
110.79 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crossville
Wed, May 13, 9:37 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, May 14, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-13T20:54
Arrive Crossville
Wed, May 13, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:43 AM to 10:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Dayton
TN

City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

From Cleveland
34.4 mi
00h 51m
To Crossville
34.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    944 ft · 22 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Georgetown Road Northwest

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Georgetown Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Georgetown Rd NW

    2963 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Rd NW

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 60

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 60

  9. 9

    Continue on Blythe Ferry Road

    1891 ft · 29 sec · Blythe Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Hiwassee Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Hiwassee Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Piccadilly Avenue

    2655 ft · 53 sec · Piccadilly Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

    635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

    1448 ft · 31 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Wassom Memorial Highway

    19.8 mi · 30 min · Wassom Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wassom Memorial Highway
19.8 mi · 29%
Hiwassee Highway
19.2 mi · 28%
Highway 60
13.5 mi · 20%
Georgetown Road Northwest
7.72 mi · 11%
Keith Street
1.5 mi · 2%
25th Street NW
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wassom Memorial Highway

Continue on Wassom Memorial Highway

19.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 51m from Cleveland
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Crossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Cleveland and 34.4 miles from Crossville.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Crossville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Crossville. Straight-line distance: 55.2 mi (88.83 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Crossville

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

Population11,899
Coordinates35.9489600, -85.0269000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Crossville (-85.0269, 35.94896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Crossville, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 20:54:46, although it is 19:54:46 in Crossville.

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.