How far is Springfield, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Springfield, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
188.51 mi
03h 09m
Flight
146.12 mi
235.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.12 mi
Kilometers
235.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.51 mi
Kilometers
303.37 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, May 13, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Springfield
94.4 mi
01h 34m
To Cleveland
94.1 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    883 ft · 18 sec · East 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tom Austin Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Whites Creek Pike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2600 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

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

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

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

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 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 Springfield 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
139 mi · 74%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 10%
Whites Creek Pike
14.7 mi · 8%
Tom Austin Highway
7.54 mi · 4%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 1%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

134 mi · 02h 30m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 34m from Springfield
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Springfield and 94.1 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 146.12 mi (235.16 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

City in Tennessee, United States

Population17,288
Coordinates36.5092100, -86.8850000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.884989, 36.509251)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.18 L · about $25.08
Round trip
$50.15
13.3 gal · 50.36 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.08 $50.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.28 $56.56
Premium $4.65 $30.95 $61.90
Diesel $5.30 $35.27 $70.54

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Springfield, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Springfield is 18:19:11, although it is 19:19:11 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.