How far is Seymour, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Seymour, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.7 mi
01h 43m
Flight
82.15 mi
132.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.15 mi
Kilometers
132.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.7 mi
Kilometers
157.23 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Oct 31, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Seymour
Sun, Nov 1, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-10-31T21:03
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Oct 31, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
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
Philadelphia
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Seymour
48.8 mi
00h 51m
To Cleveland
48.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyds Creek Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Boyds Creek Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    73 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Chapman Highway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Chapman Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  8. 8

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

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

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

    947 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  15. 15

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    1737 ft · 35 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Keith Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Keith Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Inman Street West

    2318 ft · 44 sec · Inman Street West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seymour 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
59.9 mi · 61%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 19%
Chapman Highway
11.5 mi · 12%
Boyds Creek Highway
2.35 mi · 2%
Keith Street
1.51 mi · 2%
Henley Street
0.79 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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
00h 51m from Seymour
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Seymour and Cloudy near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seymour to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Seymour and 48.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Seymour and Cloudy near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 82.15 mi (132.2 km).

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#1 Seymour

Seymour is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8906400, -83.7246200
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Boyds Creek Highway (-83.724701, 35.890781)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.85
6.9 gal · 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $12.93 $25.85
Mid-grade $4.21 $14.52 $29.04
Premium $4.62 $15.94 $31.88
Diesel $5.95 $20.52 $41.05

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Seymour and Cleveland. The current time is 21:03:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.