Baton Rouge to Cleveland, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Cleveland, Tennessee?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Cleveland, Tennessee is 489.8 miles (788.3 km) as the crow flies. Cleveland, Tennessee is located NE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.8 miles, taking about 11h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge and Cleveland, Tennessee. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.