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

The driving distance from Mount Juliet, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
164.99 mi
02h 37m
Flight
116.88 mi
188.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.88 mi
Kilometers
188.1 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.99 mi
Kilometers
265.52 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Mon, May 25, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Juliet
Mon, May 25, 7:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Juliet
2026-05-25T02:15
Arrive Cleveland
Mon, May 25, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Juliet
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Mount Juliet
81.3 mi
01h 18m
To Cleveland
83.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mount Juliet Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · North Mount Juliet Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Hobson Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Hobson Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    122.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

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

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

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

    86 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Juliet 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
123 mi · 74%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 12%
Hobson Pike
7.06 mi · 4%
North Mount Juliet Road
6.48 mi · 4%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 2%
Old Hickory Boulevard
2.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 17m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 18m from Mount Juliet
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Juliet and 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 Mount Juliet to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Mount Juliet and 83.6 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Juliet 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 Mount Juliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Juliet and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 116.88 mi (188.1 km).

Mount Juliet

#1 Mount Juliet

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

Population38,526
Coordinates36.2000500, -86.5186100
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: North Mount Juliet Road (-86.518878, 36.200078)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.04 L · about $21.95
Round trip
$43.89
11.64 gal · 44.08 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.95 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.75 $49.50
Premium $4.65 $27.09 $54.17
Diesel $5.30 $30.87 $61.74

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Juliet, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Mount Juliet is 02:15:46, although it is 03:15:46 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.