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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.95 mi
02h 09m
Flight
118.39 mi
190.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.39 mi
Kilometers
190.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.95 mi
Kilometers
213.96 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in East Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Ridge
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Ridge
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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From East Ridge
66.4 mi
01h 04m
To Cleveland
66.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Rosa Circle

    87 m · 13 sec · Rosa Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elgin Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Elgin Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road

    76 m · 11 sec · Reeds Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Morelock Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Morelock Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Davy Crockett Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Davy Crockett Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2662 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton

    947 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  15. 15

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
59.9 mi · 45%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 40%
Davy Crockett Parkway
14.6 mi · 11%
Keith Street
1.51 mi · 1%
Morelock Road
0.68 mi · 1%
Elgin Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
01h 04m from East Ridge
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

East Ridge

#1 East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population21,205
Coordinates36.2523200, -83.2512800
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Rosa Circle (-83.251496, 36.252076)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.76 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.38 gal · 35.52 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Ridge and Cleveland. The current time is 06:30:15.

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.