How far is Cleveland, TN from Newport, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Newport, TN is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
130.53 mi
02h 28m
Flight
110.11 mi
177.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.11 mi
Kilometers
177.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.53 mi
Kilometers
210.07 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Wed, May 13, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-13T05:50
Arrive Newport
Wed, May 13, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Cleveland
65.2 mi
01h 14m
To Newport
65.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 411 South: Sevierville

    823 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1578 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Cosby Highway

    123 m · 7 sec · North Cosby Highway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1432 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McMahan Avenue

    72 m · 6 sec · McMahan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Street Northwest
113 mi · 87%
I 40 East
10.2 mi · 8%
Keith Street
1.5 mi · 1%
25th Street NW
0.57 mi
Inman Street West
0.41 mi
East Main Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

25th Street Northwest

Merge slight left

75.8 mi · 01h 23m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
110.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
01h 14m from Cleveland
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Cleveland and 65.3 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Newport. Straight-line distance: 110.11 mi (177.2 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Newport

City in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,894
Coordinates35.9670400, -83.1876600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Newport (-83.18766, 35.96704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Newport. The current time is 05:50:50.

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.