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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.54 mi
01h 37m
Flight
71.86 mi
115.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.86 mi
Kilometers
115.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.54 mi
Kilometers
160.2 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
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
Jasper
TN

Tennessee town

From Manchester
49.1 mi
00h 48m
To Cleveland
50.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Murfreesboro Highway

    18 m · 3 sec · Murfreesboro Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Hillsboro Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hillsboro Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga

    2266 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto I 24

    71 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 24

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

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

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

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

    86 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 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 Manchester 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24
71 mi · 71%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 19%
Hillsboro Boulevard
2.54 mi · 3%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 3%
US 64 Bypass East
0.48 mi
Inman Street West
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 48m from Manchester
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

City in Tennessee

Population11,262
Coordinates35.4817400, -86.0886000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro Highway (-86.088635, 35.481667)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.47
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Manchester, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Manchester is 21:13:32, although it is 22:13:32 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.