How far is Kingston, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Kingston, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
78.4 mi
01h 11m
Flight
53.97 mi
86.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.97 mi
Kilometers
86.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.4 mi
Kilometers
126.18 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-15T22:54
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Luttrell
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Kingston
37.9 mi
00h 35m
To Cleveland
40.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kentucky Street

    49 m · 5 sec · North Kentucky Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    947 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.2 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

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

    947 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  13. 13

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
56.4 mi · 72%
North Kentucky Street
11.2 mi · 14%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
4.57 mi · 6%
Keith Street
1.51 mi · 2%
25th Street NW
0.58 mi · 1%
Inman Street West
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

56.2 mi · 01h 00m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luttrell
00h 35m from Kingston
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Kingston 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 Kingston to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Luttrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Kingston and 40.5 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 53.97 mi (86.86 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates35.8809100, -84.5085400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kentucky Street (-84.508485, 35.88088)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Cleveland. The current time is 22:54:20.

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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.