How far is Cleveland, TN from Mount Carmel, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Mount Carmel, TN is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.13 mi
05h 01m
Flight
178.04 mi
286.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.04 mi
Kilometers
286.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.13 mi
Kilometers
381.63 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-19T01:29
Arrive Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:56 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
Brighton
TN

Town in Tennessee, USA

From Cleveland
118.5 mi
02h 30m
To Mount Carmel
118.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Mount Carmel.

  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

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  34. 34

    Turn right

    14.1 mi · 16 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Bobs Landing Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Bobs Landing Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Smith Gravel Pit Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Smith Gravel Pit Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Smith Gravel Pit Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Smith Gravel Pit Road

  38. 38

    Turn sharp right onto Mt Carmel Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Mt Carmel Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Carmel Road

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
51.7 mi · 22%
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 19%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 13%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 10%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 7%
David Crockett Highway
13.6 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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
02h 30m from Cleveland
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Mount Carmel?

The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.5 miles from Cleveland and 118.7 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.56 one way or $63.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland and Mount Carmel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Mount Carmel.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 178.04 mi (286.52 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Mount Carmel

#2 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,255
Coordinates35.4978500, -88.0078100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Mount Carmel (-88.00781, 35.49785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.68 L · about $31.56
Round trip
$63.13
16.74 gal · 63.36 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.56 $63.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.60 $71.20
Premium $4.65 $38.95 $77.91
Diesel $5.30 $44.39 $88.79

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Mount Carmel, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 01:29:02, although it is 00:29:02 in Mount Carmel.

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.