How far is Cleveland, TN from Germantown, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Germantown, TN is about 328.3 miles (528.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
328.3 mi
06h 37m
Flight
278.82 mi
448.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.82 mi
Kilometers
448.72 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.3 mi
Kilometers
528.35 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germantown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 16, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-15T21:22
Arrive Germantown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:08 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Minor Hill
TN

City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States

From Cleveland
164 mi
03h 18m
To Germantown
164.4 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.3 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg

    977 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Cedar Avenue

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · John T Reid Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 72

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    44.4 mi · 53 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis

    47 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Bill Morris Parkway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Bill Morris Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Winchester Road

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Winchester Road West

    147 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Winchester Road

    1049 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Germantown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road

  35. 35

    Continue on West Street

    1193 ft · 27 sec · West Street

  36. 36

    Continue on North Street

    86 m · 14 sec · North Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South Germantown Road

    131 m · 12 sec · South Germantown Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Southern Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Southern Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southern Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bee Line Highway
85 mi · 26%
John T Reid Parkway
71.9 mi · 22%
Highway 72
55.3 mi · 17%
Chattanooga
33.3 mi · 10%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 7%
North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

John T Reid Parkway

Continue on John T Reid Parkway

69.9 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
278.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
03h 18m from Cleveland
Leave By
10:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Germantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.3 miles (528.3 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Minor Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Cleveland and 164.4 miles from Germantown.

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

The direct path is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.67 one way or $87.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Germantown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 278.82 mi (448.72 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Germantown

City in Shelby County, Tennessee

Population39,240
Coordinates35.0867600, -89.8100900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Germantown (-89.81009, 35.08676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.58 gal
43.85 L · about $43.67
Round trip
$87.34
23.16 gal · 87.7 L
Estimated CO2
102.9 kg one way
Round trip: 205.8 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.67 $87.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.25 $98.50
Premium $4.65 $53.89 $107.79
Diesel $5.30 $61.42 $122.84

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Germantown, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 21:22:25, although it is 20:22:25 in Germantown.

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.