How far is Fayetteville, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
131.19 mi
02h 10m
Flight
95.69 mi
154 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.69 mi
Kilometers
154 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.19 mi
Kilometers
211.13 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T10:18
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Kimball
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Fayetteville
62.3 mi
01h 05m
To Cleveland
69 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
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 Fayetteville and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue South

    24 m · 5 sec · Main Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street East

    1224 ft · 21 sec · College Street East

  3. 3

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Winchester Highway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1303 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Cowan Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumberland Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West

  11. 11

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64

    50.5 mi · 59 min · I 24;US 64

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24
25.3 mi · 19%
US 64
25.3 mi · 19%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 15%
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 13%
David Crockett Highway
13.5 mi · 10%
Sewanee Highway
6.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 24

Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64

50.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 05m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Fayetteville and 69 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 95.69 mi (154 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

City in Tennessee

Population7,009
Coordinates35.1520300, -86.5705500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue South (-86.570616, 35.152037)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.52 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.04 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fayetteville, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Fayetteville is 10:18:17, although it is 11:18:17 in Cleveland.

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.