How far is Cleveland, TN from Madisonville, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Madisonville, TN is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
47.24 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.16 mi
61.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.16 mi
Kilometers
61.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.24 mi
Kilometers
76.02 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Mon, Apr 20, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-20T04:50
Arrive Madisonville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Athens
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Cleveland
23.6 mi
00h 30m
To Madisonville
23.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Madisonville.

  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

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur

    1574 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Decatur Pike

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Green Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South White Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto New Englewood Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Athens Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Niota Avenue

    954 ft · 22 sec · Niota Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Englewood Avenue

    114 m · 15 sec · Englewood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Amhurst Place

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Amhurst Place

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tellico Street South

    2132 ft · 1 min · Tellico Street South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    64 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto College Street South

    116 m · 10 sec · College Street South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Street Northwest
23.9 mi · 51%
Amhurst Place
9.31 mi · 20%
New Englewood Road
4.93 mi · 10%
Decatur Pike
3.24 mi · 7%
Keith Street
1.5 mi · 3%
Green Street
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

25th Street Northwest

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 30m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Madisonville?

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Cleveland and 23.6 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Cleveland and Sunny near Madisonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 38.16 mi (61.41 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Madisonville

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

Population5,024
Coordinates35.5198000, -84.3635300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Madisonville (-84.36353, 35.5198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Madisonville. The current time is 04:50:14.

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.