How far is Pigeon Forge, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Pigeon Forge, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.73 mi
02h 07m
Flight
86.16 mi
138.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.16 mi
Kilometers
138.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.73 mi
Kilometers
191.08 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Mon, May 25, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Pigeon Forge
Mon, May 25, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pigeon Forge
2026-05-25T05:00
Arrive Cleveland
Mon, May 25, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pigeon Forge
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
Lenoir City
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Pigeon Forge
57 mi
01h 03m
To Cleveland
61.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Pigeon Forge and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon Forge and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Mill Avenue

    104 m · 13 sec · Old Mill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward US 411 North

    38 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forks of the River Parkway

    3212 ft · 50 sec · Forks of the River Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  14. 14

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

    947 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  18. 18

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pigeon Forge 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
59.9 mi · 50%
Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 19%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 16%
Parkway
5.64 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.78 mi · 1%
Keith Street
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

59.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenoir City
01h 03m from Pigeon Forge
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Pigeon Forge and 61.7 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pigeon Forge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon Forge and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 86.16 mi (138.66 km).

Pigeon Forge

#1 Pigeon Forge

Mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee

Population6,237
Coordinates35.7884200, -83.5543300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Mill Avenue (-83.554445, 35.788539)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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

There is no time difference between Pigeon Forge and Cleveland. The current time is 05:00:22.

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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.