How far is McKenzie, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from McKenzie, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 283.3 miles (456 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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
283.34 mi
04h 21m
Flight
215.24 mi
346.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.24 mi
Kilometers
346.4 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.34 mi
Kilometers
455.99 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in McKenzie
Thu, May 14, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKenzie
2026-05-13T17:52
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 10:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKenzie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Nolensville
TN

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From McKenzie
141.4 mi
02h 10m
To Cleveland
142 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old McKenzie Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old McKenzie Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    119 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    110 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

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

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

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

    86 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McKenzie 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
111 mi · 39%
Primary SR 22
68.2 mi · 24%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 18%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 7%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
5.62 mi · 2%
South Lee Highway
2.53 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 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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nolensville
02h 10m from McKenzie
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McKenzie and Slight Chance 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 McKenzie to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 283.3 miles (456 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Nolensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from McKenzie and 142 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between McKenzie 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 McKenzie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Nolensville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nolensville, 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 Nolensville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

24 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

90 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKenzie and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 215.24 mi (346.4 km).

McKenzie

#1 McKenzie

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,303
Coordinates36.1325600, -88.5186600
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: College Drive (-88.518853, 36.132647)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.85 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.42
20 gal · 75.7 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.71 $75.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.53 $85.06
Premium $4.65 $46.54 $93.08
Diesel $5.30 $53.04 $106.08

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between McKenzie, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in McKenzie is 17:52:00, although it is 18:52:00 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.