How far is Erwin, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Erwin, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.21 mi
03h 01m
Flight
153.97 mi
247.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.97 mi
Kilometers
247.79 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.21 mi
Kilometers
294.84 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Tue, May 26, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Erwin
Tue, May 26, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erwin
2026-05-26T06:22
Arrive Cleveland
Tue, May 26, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erwin
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mascot
TN

Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee

From Erwin
91.5 mi
01h 30m
To Cleveland
91.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Avenue

    1204 ft · 35 sec · South Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1977 ft · 42 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jonesborough Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Jonesborough Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Governor John Sevier Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Erwin Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Erwin Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tusculum Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

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

    947 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  17. 17

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erwin 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
59.9 mi · 33%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 29%
East Andrew Johnson Highway
40.3 mi · 22%
Governor John Sevier Highway
11.3 mi · 6%
Jonesborough Road
6.56 mi · 4%
Erwin Highway
6.37 mi · 3%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mascot
01h 30m from Erwin
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erwin 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 Erwin to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mascot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Erwin and 91.7 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Erwin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erwin and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 153.97 mi (247.79 km).

Erwin

#1 Erwin

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,854
Coordinates36.1451100, -82.4168100
Altitude510
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Avenue (-82.416801, 36.145104)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.47 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.92 gal · 48.94 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.47 $54.95
Premium $4.65 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.30 $34.26 $68.53

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Erwin and Cleveland. The current time is 06:22:52.

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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.