How far is Lebanon, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Lebanon, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.84 mi
02h 40m
Flight
107.47 mi
172.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.47 mi
Kilometers
172.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.84 mi
Kilometers
263.68 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Fri, Apr 17, 6:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-17T00:42
Arrive Cleveland
Fri, Apr 17, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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 Lebanon
81.8 mi
01h 20m
To Cleveland
82 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    50 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Cumberland Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Cumberland Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Nashville

    888 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    22.9 mi · 24 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville

    999 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    110 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
111 mi · 68%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
22.9 mi · 14%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 12%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 2%
I 40 West
2.41 mi · 1%
South Cumberland Street
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

110 mi · 02h 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
107.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 20m from Lebanon
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lebanon and 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 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 81.8 miles from Lebanon and 82 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and Sunny near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 107.47 mi (172.96 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

Population30,262
Coordinates36.2081100, -86.2911000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-86.291104, 36.208158)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.89 L · about $21.80
Round trip
$43.59
11.56 gal · 43.78 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.80 $43.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.65 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.30 $30.66 $61.31

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lebanon, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Lebanon is 00:42:34, although it is 01:42:34 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.