How far is Newport, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Newport, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.9 mi
02h 06m
Flight
110.11 mi
177.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.11 mi
Kilometers
177.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.9 mi
Kilometers
210.67 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Newport
Wed, May 13, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-05-13T05:08
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
9:30 PM EDT
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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Newport
66.1 mi
01h 03m
To Cleveland
64.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McMahan Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · McMahan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1531 ft · 33 sec · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cosby Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cosby Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton

    947 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  12. 12

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 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 Newport 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cosby Highway
68.6 mi · 52%
I 75 South
59.9 mi · 46%
Keith Street
1.51 mi · 1%
25th Street NW
0.58 mi
Inman Street West
0.44 mi
25th Street Northwest
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Cosby Highway

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 15m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
110.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
01h 03m from Newport
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Newport to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Newport and 64.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 110.11 mi (177.2 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,894
Coordinates35.9670400, -83.1876600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: McMahan Avenue (-83.187469, 35.967024)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.49 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.24 gal · 34.98 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.65 $39.30
Premium $4.65 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.30 $24.50 $49.01

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

There is no time difference between Newport and Cleveland. The current time is 05:08:10.

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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.