How far is Cleveland, TN from Fayetteville, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Fayetteville, TN is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.63 mi
02h 35m
Flight
95.69 mi
154 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.69 mi
Kilometers
154 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.63 mi
Kilometers
202.18 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-19T12:48
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Kimball
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Cleveland
62.8 mi
01h 17m
To Fayetteville
62.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    990 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cumberland Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East

  20. 20

    Continue on Cowan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on College Street East

    1224 ft · 28 sec · College Street East

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Avenue South

    24 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
51.7 mi · 41%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 18%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 13%
David Crockett Highway
13.6 mi · 11%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Drive
3.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

51.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 17m from Cleveland
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Cleveland and 62.9 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 95.69 mi (154 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Fayetteville

City in Tennessee

Population7,009
Coordinates35.1520300, -86.5705500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Fayetteville (-86.57055, 35.15203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.41
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.71 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.68
Premium $4.65 $20.62 $41.23
Diesel $5.30 $23.50 $46.99

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Fayetteville, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 12:48:18, although it is 11:48:18 in Fayetteville.

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.