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

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Lenoir City, TN is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
60.83 mi
01h 11m
Flight
56.22 mi
90.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.22 mi
Kilometers
90.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.83 mi
Kilometers
97.89 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenoir City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Lenoir City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Niota
TN

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

From Cleveland
30.4 mi
00h 35m
To Lenoir City
30.4 mi
00h 35m

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 EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Lenoir 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

    51 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 324

    2123 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lee Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    1396 ft · 28 sec · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lamar Alexander Parkway

    1300 ft · 23 sec · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lamar Alexander Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Lenoir 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
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Street Northwest
51.7 mi · 85%
East Lee Highway
1.89 mi · 3%
West Broadway Street
1.81 mi · 3%
Keith Street
1.5 mi · 2%
25th Street NW
0.57 mi · 1%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

25th Street Northwest

Merge slight left

51 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niota
00h 35m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Lenoir City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Cleveland and 30.4 miles from Lenoir City.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Lenoir City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Lenoir City. Straight-line distance: 56.22 mi (90.48 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Lenoir City

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,324
Coordinates35.7973000, -84.2560300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Lenoir City (-84.25603, 35.7973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Lenoir City. The current time is 03:51:49.

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.