How far is Milan, TN from Cleveland, TN?
The driving distance from Milan, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milan and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan and Cleveland.
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Start on South Main Street
2 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Williamson Street
77 m · 14 sec · Williamson Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2724 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Ellington Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ellington Drive
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 220
4.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 220
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Turn right onto Broadway of America
2388 ft · 47 sec · Broadway of America
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Turn left onto TN 104
8 mi · 11 min · TN 104
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Take the ramp left toward SR 104
1235 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
75.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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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 Milan 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 East
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milan and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milan to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Eagleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Milan and 147.8 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.77 one way or $77.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Milan and Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Milan and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Eagleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eagleville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 224.49 mi (361.28 km).
#1 Milan
City in Gibson County, Tennessee
| Population | 7,608 |
| Coordinates | 35.9197900, -88.7589500 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.77 | $77.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.84 | $95.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.53 | $109.05 |
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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