How far is Manchester, TN from Cleveland, TN?
The driving distance from Manchester, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Cleveland.
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Start on Murfreesboro Highway
18 m · 3 sec · Murfreesboro Highway
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Continue on Hillsboro Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hillsboro Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 24
71 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 24
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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 Manchester and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24
Merge slight left onto I 24
71 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Manchester and 50.5 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Manchester 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 Manchester and Sunny near Cleveland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 71.86 mi (115.65 km).
#1 Manchester
City in Tennessee
| Population | 11,262 |
| Coordinates | 35.4817400, -86.0886000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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