How far is Lebanon, TN from Cleveland, TN?
The driving distance from Lebanon, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Cleveland.
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Start on Tunnel Hill Road
6 m · 3 sec · Tunnel Hill Road
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Turn right onto Lebannon Valley Church Road Southwest
1.3 mi · 5 min · Lebannon Valley Church Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Lead Mine Valley Road Southwest
1.4 mi · 5 min · Lead Mine Valley Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Scotts Lane Southwest
1 mi · 4 min · Scotts Lane Southwest
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Turn left onto Blue Springs Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Blue Springs Road
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Continue on South Ocoee Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Ocoee Street
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Turn left onto Inman Street West
64 m · 6 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 Lebanon and Cleveland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Blue Springs Road
Turn left onto Blue Springs Road
6.36 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wildwood Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Lebanon and 11.7 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lebanon and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cleveland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.14 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 38,086 |
| Coordinates | 35.0514600, -84.9585600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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