How far is Alamo, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Alamo, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.35 mi
02h 27m
Flight
110.75 mi
178.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.75 mi
Kilometers
178.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.35 mi
Kilometers
198.52 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 25, 1:03 PM CDT
Return by in Alamo
Sat, Apr 25, 3:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-25T10:36
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Apr 25, 1:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Paris
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Alamo
62.3 mi
01h 13m
To Clarksville
61 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alamo and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bells Street

    679 ft · 16 sec · South Bells Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Alamo Gadsden Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Alamo Gadsden Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eastend Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Eastend Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Gibson Highway

    2569 ft · 43 sec · Gibson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Humbolt Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Humbolt Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Milan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Milan Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Gibson Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gibson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Van Hook Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Van Hook Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Atwood Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Atwood Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Paris Bypass

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
37.4 mi · 30%
Main Street
29.8 mi · 24%
East Main Street
16.4 mi · 13%
Paris Bypass
7.62 mi · 6%
Alamo Gadsden Road
6.48 mi · 5%
West Van Hook Street
3.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

28.1 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paris
01h 13m from Alamo
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alamo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alamo to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Alamo and 61 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alamo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Paris

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paris, 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 Paris.

RAIL

Fulton

56 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

87 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Paducah, KY

87 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

90 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 110.75 mi (178.23 km).

Alamo

#1 Alamo

Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,260
Coordinates35.7847900, -89.1172900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: S Bells St (-89.117285, 35.78479)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.81
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.40 $32.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $4.65 $20.24 $40.49
Diesel $5.30 $23.07 $46.14

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamo and Clarksville. The current time is 10:36:32.

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.