How far is Lakeland, TN from Cleveland, TN?
The driving distance from Lakeland, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 344.6 miles (554.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (442 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Cleveland.
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Start on Leeward Slopes Lane
70 m · 15 sec · Leeward Slopes Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canada Road
2803 ft · 1 min · Canada Road
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Take the ramp left
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
155.7 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
1059 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South Lee Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway
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Continue on Keith Street Southwest
1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Inman Street West
2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Cleveland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
156 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeland 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 Lakeland to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 344.6 miles (554.5 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.1 miles from Lakeland and 172.4 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.6 miles (442 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.86 one way or $91.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakeland and Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 274.64 mi (441.99 km).
#1 Lakeland
City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 12,657 |
| Coordinates | 35.2306400, -89.7403600 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
| Population | 45,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.1595200, -84.8766100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $45.86 | $91.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.72 | $103.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.59 | $113.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.50 | $128.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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