How far is Cleveland, TN from Dickson, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Dickson, TN is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.67 mi
03h 49m
Flight
154.63 mi
248.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.63 mi
Kilometers
248.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.67 mi
Kilometers
319.73 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickson
Sat, Apr 25, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 25, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-25T03:09
Arrive Dickson
Sat, Apr 25, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Cleveland
99.3 mi
01h 54m
To Dickson
99.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    1446 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East College Street

    3115 ft · 1 min · East College Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
112 mi · 56%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
56.7 mi · 29%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 11%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
I 24 West
0.69 mi
East College Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

112 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 54m from Cleveland
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dickson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Cleveland and 99.4 miles from Dickson.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dickson.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, 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 Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Dickson. Straight-line distance: 154.63 mi (248.85 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Dickson

City in Tennessee, USA

Population15,543
Coordinates36.0770000, -87.3877900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Dickson (-87.38779, 36.077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.54 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.87
14.02 gal · 53.08 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.43 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.81 $59.63
Premium $4.65 $32.62 $65.25
Diesel $5.30 $37.18 $74.36

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Dickson, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 03:09:51, although it is 02:09:51 in Dickson.

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.