How far is Martin, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Martin, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.4 miles (382 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.44 mi
04h 48m
Flight
237.34 mi
381.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.34 mi
Kilometers
381.96 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.44 mi
Kilometers
496.38 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Tue, May 5, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in Martin
Tue, May 5, 3:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martin
2026-05-05T06:14
Arrive Cleveland
Tue, May 5, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Martin
153.9 mi
02h 24m
To Cleveland
154.5 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 5 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lindell Street

    24 m · 6 sec · South Lindell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    30.8 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    119 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    110 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

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

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

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

    86 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martin and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
111 mi · 36%
Primary SR 22
68.2 mi · 22%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 17%
Main Street
34.1 mi · 11%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 6%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
5.62 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71 mi
237.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 24m from Martin
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Martin and Mostly Clear near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martin to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Martin and 154.5 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 237.4 miles (382 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.03 one way or $82.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Martin and Mostly Clear near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martin and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 237.34 mi (381.96 km).

Martin

#1 Martin

City in Tennessee, USA

Population10,567
Coordinates36.3434000, -88.8503400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lindell Street (-88.850433, 36.343407)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.2 L · about $41.03
Round trip
$82.06
21.76 gal · 82.4 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.03 $82.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.27 $92.55
Premium $4.65 $50.64 $101.27
Diesel $5.30 $57.71 $115.42

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Martin, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Martin is 06:14:26, although it is 07:14:26 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.