How far is Cleveland, TN from Savannah, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Savannah, TN is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
235.3 mi
04h 42m
Flight
190.48 mi
306.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.48 mi
Kilometers
306.54 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.3 mi
Kilometers
378.68 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, May 2, 10:50 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, May 2, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-02T07:08
Arrive Savannah
Sat, May 2, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brighton
TN

Town in Tennessee, USA

From Cleveland
117.6 mi
02h 21m
To Savannah
117.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 37 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Guinn Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Guinn Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guinn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
190.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
02h 21m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 117.6 miles from Cleveland and 117.7 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 190.48 mi (306.54 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Savannah (-88.2492, 35.2248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.43 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
16.6 gal · 62.86 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.65 $38.63 $77.26
Diesel $5.30 $44.02 $88.05

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Savannah, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 07:08:35, although it is 06:08:35 in Savannah.

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.