How far is Cleveland, TN from Middle Valley, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Middle Valley, TN is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
32.35 mi
00h 50m
Flight
17.58 mi
28.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.58 mi
Kilometers
28.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.35 mi
Kilometers
52.07 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middle Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Middle Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Ooltewah
TN

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee

From Cleveland
16.2 mi
00h 25m
To Middle Valley
16.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Middle Valley.

  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

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway

    1293 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1115 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward TN 153 North

    1536 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 319 North

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Middle Valley Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Middle Valley Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Crabtree Road

    31 m · 4 sec · Crabtree Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crabtree Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lee Highway
16.6 mi · 51%
TN 153 North
4.75 mi · 15%
Bonny Oaks Drive
3.85 mi · 12%
Middle Valley Road
3.75 mi · 12%
SR 319 North
2.26 mi · 7%
Secondary SR 317 West
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Lee Highway

Merge slight left

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ooltewah
00h 25m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Middle Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Middle Valley?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Ooltewah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Cleveland and 16.2 miles from Middle Valley.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Middle Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Middle Valley. Straight-line distance: 17.58 mi (28.29 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Middle Valley

#2 Middle Valley

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Population12,684
Coordinates35.1959000, -85.1846800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Middle Valley (-85.18468, 35.1959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 Middle Valley. The current time is 22:54:32.

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.