How far is Cleveland, TN from La Vergne, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to La Vergne, TN is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
147.9 mi
02h 54m
Flight
112.6 mi
181.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.6 mi
Kilometers
181.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.9 mi
Kilometers
238.02 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vergne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive La Vergne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Cleveland
73.9 mi
01h 27m
To La Vergne
73.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and La Vergne.

  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

    121.6 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward La Vergne, Waldon Road

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Waldron Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Parthenon Boulevard

    757 ft · 21 sec · Parthenon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto International Boulevard

    121 m · 22 sec · International Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Waldron Road

    1 km · 2 min · Waldron Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
122 mi · 82%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 15%
Waldron Road
1.69 mi · 1%
I 24 West
0.69 mi
Lee Highway
0.26 mi
3rd Street Southwest
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

122 mi · 02h 17m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 27m from Cleveland
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near La Vergne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to La Vergne?

The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Cleveland and 73.9 miles from La Vergne.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near La Vergne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and La Vergne. Straight-line distance: 112.6 mi (181.22 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
La Vergne

#2 La Vergne

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population35,646
Coordinates36.0156200, -86.5819400
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: La Vergne (-86.58194, 36.01562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.76 L · about $19.68
Round trip
$39.37
10.44 gal · 39.52 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.68 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.20 $44.40
Premium $4.65 $24.29 $48.59
Diesel $5.30 $27.69 $55.37

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and La Vergne, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 02:05:08, although it is 01:05:08 in La Vergne.

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.