How far is Goodlettsville, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 174 miles (280.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.03 mi
02h 49m
Flight
130.66 mi
210.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.66 mi
Kilometers
210.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.03 mi
Kilometers
280.08 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, Apr 15, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodlettsville
2026-04-15T05:37
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodlettsville
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Goodlettsville
86.9 mi
01h 24m
To Cleveland
87.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Long Hollow Pike

    2037 ft · 43 sec · Long Hollow Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

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

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

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

    86 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 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 Goodlettsville 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
137 mi · 78%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 11%
I 65 South
10.6 mi · 6%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 1%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
US 64 Bypass East
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

134 mi · 02h 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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 24m from Goodlettsville
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Goodlettsville and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodlettsville to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 174 miles (280.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Goodlettsville and 87.1 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goodlettsville and Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Goodlettsville and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 130.66 mi (210.28 km).

Goodlettsville

#1 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-86.713371, 36.323108)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.25 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.5 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goodlettsville, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Goodlettsville is 05:37:53, although it is 06:37:53 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.