How far is Jonesborough, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Jonesborough, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.57 mi
02h 47m
Flight
155.93 mi
250.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.93 mi
Kilometers
250.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.57 mi
Kilometers
282.56 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, May 14, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Jonesborough
Thu, May 14, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesborough
2026-05-14T08:16
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, May 14, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesborough
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From Jonesborough
87.7 mi
01h 23m
To Cleveland
87.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cherokee Street

    133 m · 17 sec · North Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West College Street

    909 ft · 42 sec · West College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    155 m · 22 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    35.2 mi · 43 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

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

    947 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  15. 15

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesborough 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
59.9 mi · 34%
Andrew Johnson Highway
57.3 mi · 33%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 30%
Keith Street
1.51 mi · 1%
West Jackson Boulevard
0.81 mi
25th Street NW
0.58 mi
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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
01h 23m from Jonesborough
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesborough and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Jonesborough and 87.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesborough and Sunny near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesborough and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 155.93 mi (250.94 km).

Jonesborough

#1 Jonesborough

Town in Tennessee

Population5,765
Coordinates36.2942700, -82.4734800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cherokee Street (-82.473541, 36.294246)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.45 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
12.38 gal · 46.9 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.34 $46.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.33 $52.65
Premium $4.65 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.30 $32.83 $65.66

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesborough and Cleveland. The current time is 08:16:08.

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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.