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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.7 mi
03h 36m
Flight
138.9 mi
223.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.9 mi
Kilometers
223.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.7 mi
Kilometers
281.16 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Sat, May 30, 10:43 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-30T20:07
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Sat, May 30, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:36 AM to 10:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cowan
TN

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

From Cleveland
87.3 mi
01h 48m
To Lawrenceburg
87.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  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

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    990 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    15 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cumberland Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East

  20. 20

    Continue on Cowan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  28. 28

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  29. 29

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Pulaski Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on East Gaines Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Gaines Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Jeter Way

    36 m · 7 sec · Jeter Way

  35. 35

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
51.7 mi · 30%
Pulaski Highway
34.8 mi · 20%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 13%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 10%
David Crockett Highway
13.6 mi · 8%
Lawrenceburg Highway
9.75 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cowan
01h 48m from Cleveland
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Lawrenceburg

#2 Lawrenceburg

City in Indiana, USA

Population11,066
Coordinates35.2423000, -87.3347400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Lawrenceburg (-87.33474, 35.2423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.34 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.53
12.34 gal · 46.68 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Lawrenceburg, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 20:07:45, although it is 19:07:45 in Lawrenceburg.

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.