How far is Cleveland, TN from Lawrenceburg, TN?
The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Lawrenceburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Lawrenceburg.
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Start on Inman Street West
21 m · 9 sec · Inman Street West
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Turn left onto Broad Street Southwest
726 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
1158 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on Lee Highway
1399 ft · 35 sec · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto South Lee Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway
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Take the ramp right
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
990 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street East
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East
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Continue on Cowan Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Take the ramp left
1144 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway
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Continue on Mulberry Avenue
2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on College Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North
871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North
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Continue on Washington Street West
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto West College Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
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Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Pulaski Highway
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Continue on East Gaines Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Gaines Street
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Turn right onto Jeter Way
36 m · 7 sec · Jeter Way
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Turn right
26 m · 6 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 Lawrenceburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Lawrenceburg?
The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Cowan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Cleveland and 87.4 miles from Lawrenceburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland and Lawrenceburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 138.9 mi (223.53 km).
#1 Cleveland
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
| Population | 45,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.1595200, -84.8766100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrenceburg
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 11,066 |
| Coordinates | 35.2423000, -87.3347400 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrenceburg (-87.33474, 35.2423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.24 | $52.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
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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