How far is Cleveland, TN from Henderson, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Henderson, TN is about 269 miles (432.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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
268.96 mi
05h 34m
Flight
213.16 mi
343.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.16 mi
Kilometers
343.05 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.96 mi
Kilometers
432.85 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Henderson
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:52 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
Fayetteville
TN

City in Tennessee

From Cleveland
134.3 mi
02h 47m
To Henderson
134.6 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  28. 28

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  29. 29

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  34. 34

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Brooksie Access

    527 ft · 12 sec · Brooksie Access

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Brooksie Thompson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Brooksie Thompson Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Stage Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Stage Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Crawford School Road

    1929 ft · 2 min · Crawford School Road

  39. 39

    Turn left

    26 mi · 39 min

  40. 40

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · North Washington Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
51.7 mi · 19%
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 17%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 12%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 8%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 6%
David Crockett Highway
13.6 mi · 5%
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 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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
213.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
02h 47m from Cleveland
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269 miles (432.9 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Cleveland and 134.6 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland and Henderson, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

113 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 213.16 mi (343.05 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Henderson

City in Chester County, Tennessee

Population6,417
Coordinates35.4392400, -88.6414400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Henderson (-88.64144, 35.43924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.93 L · about $35.79
Round trip
$71.57
18.98 gal · 71.86 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.79 $71.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.36 $80.72
Premium $4.65 $44.17 $88.33
Diesel $5.30 $50.33 $100.67

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 Henderson, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 22:30:49, although it is 21:30:49 in Henderson.

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.