How far is Clinton, TN from Cleveland, TN?
The driving distance from Clinton, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Cleveland.
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Start on Market Street
41 m · 11 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2745 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Clinch Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Clinch Avenue
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Continue on Clinton Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Clinton Highway
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Turn right onto Edgemoor Road
6 mi · 11 min · Edgemoor Road
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Take the ramp straight
31 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
2816 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Oak Ridge Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Turn straight onto Pellissippi Parkway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lovell Road
1378 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lovell Road
2 mi · 4 min · Lovell Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 W, I 75 S: Nashville
1863 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton
947 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest
962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Continue on 25th Street NW
3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Keith Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street
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Turn left onto Inman Street West
2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
59.9 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Clinton and 45.5 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 77.47 mi (124.68 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,119 |
| Coordinates | 36.1034100, -84.1318600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
| Population | 45,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.1595200, -84.8766100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $3.77 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
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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