How far is Cleveland, TN from Hixson, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Hixson, TN is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.43 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.16 mi
32.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.16 mi
Kilometers
32.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.43 mi
Kilometers
44.14 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hixson
Sat, Nov 7, 10:12 PM EST
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, Nov 7, 10:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-11-07T21:33
Arrive Hixson
Sat, Nov 7, 10:12 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Ooltewah
TN

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee

From Cleveland
13.7 mi
00h 19m
To Hixson
13.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 319 North

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hixson Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lee Highway
16.6 mi · 61%
TN 153 North
4.75 mi · 17%
Bonny Oaks Drive
3.85 mi · 14%
SR 319 North
1.1 mi · 4%
Secondary SR 317 West
0.46 mi · 2%
Lee Highway
0.26 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ooltewah
00h 19m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Cleveland and Partly Cloudy near Hixson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ooltewah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Cleveland and 13.7 miles from Hixson.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Cleveland and Partly Cloudy near Hixson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Hixson. Straight-line distance: 20.16 mi (32.45 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

Hixson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1406300, -85.2327300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Hixson (-85.23273, 35.14063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.13 $4.00 $8.01
Premium $4.55 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.88 $5.70 $11.40

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Hixson. The current time is 21:33:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.