How far is Loudon, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Loudon, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
55.28 mi
00h 55m
Flight
50.03 mi
80.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.03 mi
Kilometers
80.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.28 mi
Kilometers
88.97 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Mon, May 25, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Loudon
Mon, May 25, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudon
2026-05-25T04:02
Arrive Cleveland
Mon, May 25, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudon
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
Athens
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Loudon
27.6 mi
00h 27m
To Cleveland
27.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blair Street

    12 m · 3 sec · Blair Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    3265 ft · 1 min · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 72

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 72

  4. 4

    Continue on Loudon Highway

    1186 ft · 27 sec · Loudon Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto SR 72: Loudon

    1875 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

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

    947 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  11. 11

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loudon 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 72
47.1 mi · 85%
State Route 72
3.93 mi · 7%
Keith Street
1.51 mi · 3%
Grove Street
0.62 mi · 1%
25th Street NW
0.58 mi · 1%
Inman Street West
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 72

Merge slight left

46.7 mi · 00h 50m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 27m from Loudon
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Loudon and 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 Loudon to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Loudon and 27.7 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Loudon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudon and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 50.03 mi (80.51 km).

Loudon

#1 Loudon

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,009
Coordinates35.7328500, -84.3338100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Blair Street (-84.333792, 35.732804)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.29 $16.59
Premium $4.65 $9.08 $18.15
Diesel $5.30 $10.34 $20.69

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Loudon and Cleveland. The current time is 04:02:50.

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.