How far is Cleveland, TN from Dunlap, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Dunlap, TN is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
59.61 mi
01h 17m
Flight
32.48 mi
52.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.48 mi
Kilometers
52.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.61 mi
Kilometers
95.94 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunlap
Sat, May 2, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, May 2, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-02T05:42
Arrive Dunlap
Sat, May 2, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:17 AM to 10:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Walden
TN

Town of the United States

From Cleveland
29.8 mi
00h 38m
To Dunlap
29.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway

    1293 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward TN 153 North

    1536 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rankin Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Rankin Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton
27.2 mi · 46%
South Lee Highway
16.6 mi · 28%
TN 153 North
8.87 mi · 15%
Bonny Oaks Drive
3.85 mi · 6%
Rankin Avenue
2.02 mi · 3%
Secondary SR 317 West
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Lee Highway

Merge slight left

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walden
00h 38m from Cleveland
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Dunlap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Walden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Cleveland and 29.8 miles from Dunlap.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Dunlap.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 32.48 mi (52.27 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Dunlap

City in Tennessee, USA

Population5,237
Coordinates35.3714600, -85.3905200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Dunlap (-85.39052, 35.37146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.93 $17.86
Premium $4.65 $9.77 $19.55
Diesel $5.30 $11.14 $22.28

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Dunlap, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 05:42:13, although it is 04:42:13 in Dunlap.

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.