Cleveland, Tennessee to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.8 miles 548.5 km · straight line
409 miles estimated 658.2 km · driving distance
8h 14min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
79° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Durham, North Carolina is 340.8 miles (548.5 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located ENE of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Cleveland, Tennessee and Durham, North Carolina. 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 14min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 53min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 49min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m elevation
Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients