How far is Mount Carmel, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Mount Carmel, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
244.08 mi
04h 16m
Flight
178.04 mi
286.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.04 mi
Kilometers
286.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.08 mi
Kilometers
392.81 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Carmel
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
8:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Carmel
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
Brighton
TN

Town in Tennessee, USA

From Mount Carmel
117.9 mi
02h 08m
To Cleveland
126.1 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Mt Carmel Road

    1.4 km · 4 min · Mt Carmel Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Smith Gravel Pit Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Smith Gravel Pit Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Smith Gravel Pit Road

    3.3 mi · 13 min · Smith Gravel Pit Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobs Landing Road

    157 m · 23 sec · Bobs Landing Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bobs Landing Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Bobs Landing Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    14.1 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Savannah Highway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Savannah Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  10. 10

    Continue on West College Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1303 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cowan Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West

  16. 16

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64

    50.5 mi · 59 min · I 24;US 64

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

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

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

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

    86 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West College Street
67.8 mi · 28%
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 18%
I 24
25.3 mi · 10%
US 64
25.3 mi · 10%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 8%
Savannah Highway
12.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West College Street

Continue straight

66.8 mi · 01h 17m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.1 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
02h 08m from Mount Carmel
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Mount Carmel and 126.1 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.47 one way or $64.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 178.04 mi (286.52 km).

Mount Carmel

#1 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,255
Coordinates35.4978500, -88.0078100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Mt Carmel Road (-88.007771, 35.497741)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.6 L · about $32.47
Round trip
$64.94
17.22 gal · 65.2 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.47 $64.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.62 $73.24
Premium $4.65 $40.07 $80.14
Diesel $5.30 $45.67 $91.33

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Carmel, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Mount Carmel is 22:54:18, although it is 23:54:18 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.