How far is Cleveland, TN from Ooltewah, TN?
The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Ooltewah, TN is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Ooltewah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Ooltewah.
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Start on Inman Street West
21 m · 9 sec · Inman Street West
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Turn left onto Broad Street Southwest
726 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
1158 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on Lee Highway
1399 ft · 35 sec · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto South Lee Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway
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Take the ramp right
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North, US 64 East: Collegedale, Ooltewah
1999 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Lee Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
2957 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
38 m · 6 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Ooltewah.
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.
South Lee Highway
Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Ooltewah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Ooltewah?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Cleveland and 7.4 miles from Ooltewah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Ooltewah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Ooltewah. Straight-line distance: 12 mi (19.31 km).
#1 Cleveland
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
| Population | 45,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.1595200, -84.8766100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ooltewah
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee
| Population | 687 |
| Coordinates | 35.0750700, -85.0621700 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ooltewah (-85.06217, 35.07507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.61 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Premium | $4.50 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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