How far is Henderson, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Henderson, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.89 mi
04h 34m
Flight
213.16 mi
343.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.16 mi
Kilometers
343.05 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.89 mi
Kilometers
464.92 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-18T21:12
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fayetteville
TN

City in Tennessee

From Henderson
133.8 mi
02h 17m
To Cleveland
155 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    19 m · 10 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    26 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Crawford School Road

    1929 ft · 1 min · Crawford School Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stage Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Stage Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Brooksie Thompson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Brooksie Thompson Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Brooksie Access

    527 ft · 12 sec · Brooksie Access

  8. 8

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Savannah Highway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  12. 12

    Continue on West College Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1303 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Cowan Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West

  18. 18

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64

    50.5 mi · 59 min · I 24;US 64

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  27. 27

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

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

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

    86 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West College Street
67.8 mi · 23%
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 15%
I 24
25.3 mi · 9%
US 64
25.3 mi · 9%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 7%
Savannah Highway
12.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West College Street

Continue straight

66.8 mi · 01h 17m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.7 mi
213.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
02h 17m from Henderson
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Henderson 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 Henderson to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Henderson and 155 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.43 one way or $76.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Henderson and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fayetteville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayetteville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

113 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 213.16 mi (343.05 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

City in Chester County, Tennessee

Population6,417
Coordinates35.4392400, -88.6414400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-88.641573, 35.439164)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.59 L · about $38.43
Round trip
$76.85
20.38 gal · 77.18 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.43 $76.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.34 $86.68
Premium $4.65 $47.42 $94.85
Diesel $5.30 $54.05 $108.10

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 Henderson, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Henderson is 21:12:25, although it is 22:12:25 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.