How far is Apison, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Apison, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 201 miles (323.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.01 mi
03h 24m
Flight
167.22 mi
269.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.22 mi
Kilometers
269.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.01 mi
Kilometers
323.49 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:20 AM CDT
Return by in Apison
Wed, Apr 15, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apison
2026-04-14T21:55
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:25 AM to 10:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apison
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wartrace
TN

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

From Apison
99.6 mi
01h 42m
To Clarksville
101.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Apison Pike

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Apison Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Volkswagen Drive

    1506 ft · 43 sec · Volkswagen Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1571 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
134 mi · 67%
I 24 West
37.1 mi · 18%
Volkswagen Drive
7.48 mi · 4%
Apison Pike
6.54 mi · 3%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

134 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
167.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wartrace
01h 42m from Apison
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Apison and Partly Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201 miles (323.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wartrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from Apison and 101.4 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Apison and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apison and Partly Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Wartrace

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

80 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apison and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 167.22 mi (269.11 km).

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#1 Apison

Apison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0239600, -85.0238400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Apison Pike (-85.023895, 35.023936)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.85 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
14.18 gal · 53.7 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.15 $60.31
Premium $4.65 $33.00 $65.99
Diesel $5.30 $37.61 $75.21

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Apison, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Apison is 21:55:03, although it is 20:55:03 in Clarksville.

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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.