How far is Jefferson City, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Jefferson City, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.93 mi
01h 47m
Flight
102.3 mi
164.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.3 mi
Kilometers
164.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.93 mi
Kilometers
178.52 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Tue, Jun 2, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson City
Tue, Jun 2, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson City
2026-06-02T00:11
Arrive Cleveland
Tue, Jun 2, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson City
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
Loudon
TN

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Jefferson City
55.4 mi
00h 53m
To Cleveland
55.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Russell Avenue

    2604 ft · 1 min · Russell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

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

    947 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  12. 12

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
59.9 mi · 54%
US 25W North
25.9 mi · 23%
Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 13%
Asheville Highway
5.88 mi · 5%
Keith Street
1.51 mi · 1%
West Broadway Boulevard
1.43 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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
00h 53m from Jefferson City
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Chance 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 Jefferson City to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Jefferson City and 55.6 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 102.3 mi (164.64 km).

Jefferson City

#1 Jefferson City

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,194
Coordinates36.1223100, -83.4924000
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Russell Avenue (-83.492205, 36.122303)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson City and Cleveland. The current time is 00:11:18.

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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.