Cleveland, Tennessee to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

451.7 miles 726.9 km · straight line
542 miles estimated 872.3 km · driving distance
10h 54min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Pittsburgh is 451.7 miles (726.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 542 miles, taking about 10h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 54min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 5min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 21min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients