How far is Cleveland, TN from Springfield, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Springfield, TN is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
189.34 mi
03h 40m
Flight
146.12 mi
235.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.12 mi
Kilometers
235.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.34 mi
Kilometers
304.72 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-12T19:54
Arrive Springfield
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:41 AM to 10:41 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
9:38 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Cleveland
94.7 mi
01h 50m
To Springfield
94.6 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431: Springfield, Joelton

    2117 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Whites Creek Pike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Tom Austin Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    883 ft · 22 sec · East 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
134 mi · 71%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 12%
I 24 West
12.8 mi · 7%
Tom Austin Highway
7.52 mi · 4%
Whites Creek Pike
4.94 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

134 mi · 02h 32m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 50m from Cleveland
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Cleveland and 94.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 146.12 mi (235.16 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Springfield

City in Tennessee, United States

Population17,288
Coordinates36.5092100, -86.8850000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Springfield (-86.885, 36.50921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.29 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.58 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Springfield, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 19:54:26, although it is 18:54:26 in Springfield.

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.