How far is Cleveland, TN from Union, TN?
The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Union, TN is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Union.
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Start on Inman Street West
2219 ft · 1 min · Inman Street West
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Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
2572 ft · 54 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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Continue on Dalton Pk
903 ft · 18 sec · Dalton Pk
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue Southeast
2550 ft · 57 sec · Wildwood Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Spring Place Road Southeast
9.2 mi · 16 min · Spring Place Road Southeast
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Turn slight right onto Hughes Lake Road Southeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hughes Lake Road Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hughes Lake Road Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Union.
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.
Spring Place Road Southeast
Turn left onto Spring Place Road Southeast
9.24 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Union?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Wildwood Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Cleveland and 6.1 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Union.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Union. Straight-line distance: 10.72 mi (17.25 km).
#1 Cleveland
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
| Population | 45,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.1595200, -84.8766100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
Union is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0139600, -84.8110500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-84.81105, 35.01396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.90 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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