Charlottesville to Cleveland, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

406.5 miles 654.2 km · straight line
487.8 miles estimated 785 km · driving distance
9h 49min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Cleveland, Tennessee?

The distance from Charlottesville to Cleveland, Tennessee is 406.5 miles (654.2 km) as the crow flies. Cleveland, Tennessee is located WSW of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 487.8 miles, taking about 9h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville 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.

How to Get from Charlottesville to Cleveland, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 49min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 47min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 20min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Cleveland, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients