How far is La Vergne, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from La Vergne, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
147.35 mi
02h 24m
Flight
112.6 mi
181.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.6 mi
Kilometers
181.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.35 mi
Kilometers
237.13 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in La Vergne
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vergne
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vergne
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 La Vergne
73.6 mi
01h 12m
To Cleveland
73.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vergne and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Road

    33 m · 9 sec · Mason Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waldron Road

    1 km · 2 min · Waldron Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto International Boulevard

    121 m · 26 sec · International Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard

    757 ft · 15 sec · Parthenon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Waldron Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Waldron Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1930 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 15 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 La Vergne 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
121 mi · 82%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 13%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 2%
Waldron Road
2.01 mi · 1%
US 64 Bypass East
0.48 mi
Inman Street West
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 15m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 12m from La Vergne
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Vergne and Clear near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Vergne to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 73.6 miles from La Vergne and 73.8 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vergne and Clear near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vergne and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 112.6 mi (181.22 km).

La Vergne

#1 La Vergne

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population35,646
Coordinates36.0156200, -86.5819400
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Road (-86.581827, 36.015608)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between La Vergne, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in La Vergne is 06:37:15, although it is 07:37:15 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.