How far is Cleveland, TN from Tullahoma, TN?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Tullahoma, TN is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
107.27 mi
02h 13m
Flight
76.48 mi
123.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.48 mi
Kilometers
123.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.27 mi
Kilometers
172.64 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tullahoma
Sat, May 30, 8:09 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-30T06:56
Arrive Tullahoma
Sat, May 30, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Jasper
TN

Tennessee town

From Cleveland
53.6 mi
01h 06m
To Tullahoma
53.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma

    1421 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Arnold Airforce Base, Tullahoma

    14 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wattendorf Memorial Hwy

    537 ft · 12 sec · Wattendorf Memorial Hwy

  15. 15

    Continue on Wattendorf Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Wattendorf Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Wattendorf Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wattendorf Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Forrest Boulevard

    2965 ft · 1 min · Forrest Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on South Anderson Street

    1815 ft · 57 sec · South Anderson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Carroll Street

    2327 ft · 34 sec · East Carroll Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Jackson Street

    2118 ft · 31 sec · South Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Lauderdale Street

    158 m · 20 sec · West Lauderdale Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest Atlantic Street

    61 m · 6 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
68.8 mi · 64%
South Lee Highway
22.6 mi · 21%
Wattendorf Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 10%
Wattendorf Highway
1.66 mi · 2%
I 24 West
0.69 mi · 1%
Forrest Boulevard
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

68.8 mi · 01h 20m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
01h 06m from Cleveland
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tullahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Cleveland and 53.6 miles from Tullahoma.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tullahoma.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Tullahoma. Straight-line distance: 76.48 mi (123.09 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Tullahoma

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population19,790
Coordinates35.3620200, -86.2094300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-84.87661, 35.15952)
End: Tullahoma (-86.20943, 35.36202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.33 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.66 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cleveland, TN and Tullahoma, TN. The current time in Cleveland is 06:56:52, although it is 05:56:52 in Tullahoma.

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.