How far is Cleveland, TN from Dayton, TN?
The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Dayton, TN is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Dayton.
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Start on Inman Street West
2183 ft · 40 sec · Inman Street West
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Turn right onto Keith Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Keith Street
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Turn left onto 25th Street Northwest
1607 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Continue on 25th Street NW
2998 ft · 59 sec · 25th Street NW
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
944 ft · 22 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Continue on Georgetown Road Northwest
7.7 mi · 12 min · Georgetown Road Northwest
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Continue on Georgetown Rd NW
2963 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Rd NW
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Continue on Highway 60
13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 60
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Continue on Blythe Ferry Road
1891 ft · 29 sec · Blythe Ferry Road
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Turn straight onto Hiwassee Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Hiwassee Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
85 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
946 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
107 m · 18 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
92 m · 13 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Dayton.
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.
Highway 60
Continue on Highway 60
13.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Dayton?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Graysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Cleveland and 14.1 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 24.35 mi (39.18 km).
#1 Cleveland
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
| Population | 45,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.1595200, -84.8766100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,332 |
| Coordinates | 35.4939600, -85.0124500 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-85.01245, 35.49396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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