How far is Crossville, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Crossville, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.15 mi
01h 29m
Flight
55.2 mi
88.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.2 mi
Kilometers
88.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.28 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 9:14 PM EDT
Return by in Crossville
Wed, May 13, 9:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crossville
2026-05-13T18:45
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crossville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Dayton
TN

City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

From Crossville
34.5 mi
00h 44m
To Cleveland
34.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

    635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Piccadilly Avenue

    2655 ft · 57 sec · Piccadilly Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rhea County Highway

    17.6 mi · 24 min · Rhea County Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Market Street

    16 m · 3 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hiwassee Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Hiwassee Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Blythe Ferry Road

    1891 ft · 29 sec · Blythe Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Hiwassee Highway

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Hiwassee Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Rd NW

    2963 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Rd NW

  11. 11

    Continue on Georgetown Road Northwest

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Georgetown Road Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  14. 14

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
23.9 mi · 35%
Rhea County Highway
17.6 mi · 25%
Hiwassee Highway
15.1 mi · 22%
Georgetown Road Northwest
7.73 mi · 11%
Keith Street
1.51 mi · 2%
25th Street NW
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

20.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 44m from Crossville
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Crossville and Slight Chance 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 Crossville to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Crossville and 34.7 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crossville and Cleveland, 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 Crossville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crossville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 55.2 mi (88.83 km).

Crossville

#1 Crossville

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

Population11,899
Coordinates35.9489600, -85.0269000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.026902, 35.948959)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crossville, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Crossville is 18:45:26, although it is 19:45:26 in Cleveland.

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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.