How far is Cleveland, TN from Lafayette, TN?
The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Lafayette, TN is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Lafayette.
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Start on Inman Street West
2183 ft · 40 sec · Inman Street West
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Turn right onto Keith Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Keith Street
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Turn left onto 25th Street Northwest
1607 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Continue on 25th Street NW
2998 ft · 59 sec · 25th Street NW
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
944 ft · 22 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Continue on Georgetown Road Northwest
7.7 mi · 12 min · Georgetown Road Northwest
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Continue on Georgetown Rd NW
2963 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Rd NW
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Continue on Highway 60
13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 60
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Continue on Blythe Ferry Road
1891 ft · 29 sec · Blythe Ferry Road
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Turn straight onto Hiwassee Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Hiwassee Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
85 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Piccadilly Avenue
2655 ft · 53 sec · Piccadilly Avenue
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Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
1448 ft · 31 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
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Continue on Wassom Memorial Highway
19.8 mi · 30 min · Wassom Memorial Highway
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Turn straight
7.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit left
983 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 56 North: Baxter, Gainesboro
1239 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Jennings Creek Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Jennings Creek Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jennings Creek Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Jennings Creek Highway
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Turn right onto Hudson Creek Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Hudson Creek Highway
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Continue on Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
1567 ft · 27 sec · Red Boiling Sprgs Highway
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Continue on North Springs Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Springs Road
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Turn left
1077 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Red Boiling Springs Road
1251 ft · 26 sec · Red Boiling Springs Road
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Turn right onto Public Square
28 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
111 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wassom Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Cleveland and 79.5 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland and Lafayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 114.01 mi (183.48 km).
#1 Cleveland
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
| Population | 45,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.1595200, -84.8766100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
Human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 36.5211600, -86.0263700 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-86.02637, 36.52116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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