How far is Cleveland, TN from Jefferson City, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Jefferson City, TN is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.44 mi
02h 05m
Flight
102.3 mi
164.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.3 mi
Kilometers
164.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.44 mi
Kilometers
177.73 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Tue, Jun 2, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Tue, Jun 2, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-06-02T01:07
Arrive Jefferson City
Tue, Jun 2, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Loudon
TN

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Cleveland
55.2 mi
01h 03m
To Jefferson City
55.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Jefferson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Inman Street West

    2183 ft · 40 sec · Inman Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Keith Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 25th Street Northwest

    1607 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    2998 ft · 59 sec · 25th Street NW

  5. 5

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    839 ft · 18 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Russell Avenue

    2666 ft · 1 min · Russell Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Russell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Street Northwest
85.8 mi · 78%
Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 13%
Asheville Highway
6.04 mi · 5%
Keith Street
1.5 mi · 1%
West Broadway Boulevard
1.42 mi · 1%
25th Street NW
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

25th Street Northwest

Merge slight left

75.8 mi · 01h 23m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 03m from Cleveland
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Cleveland and 55.2 miles from Jefferson City.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 102.3 mi (164.64 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,194
Coordinates36.1223100, -83.4924000
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Jefferson City (-83.4924, 36.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.75 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.41
7.8 gal · 29.5 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.71 $29.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.59 $33.17
Premium $4.65 $18.15 $36.30
Diesel $5.30 $20.69 $41.37

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Jefferson City. The current time is 01:07:41.

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.