How far is East Ridge, TN from Cleveland, TN?
The driving distance from East Ridge, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Ridge and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Ridge and Cleveland.
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Start on Rosa Circle
87 m · 13 sec · Rosa Circle
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Turn right onto Elgin Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Elgin Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road
76 m · 11 sec · Reeds Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Morelock Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Morelock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Davy Crockett Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2662 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 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 East Ridge 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.
Rain Showers leaving East Ridge and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Ridge to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from East Ridge and 66.5 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around East Ridge and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cleveland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Ridge and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 118.39 mi (190.53 km).
#1 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 21,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.2523200, -83.2512800 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
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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