How far is Ardmore, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Ardmore, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
134.06 mi
02h 12m
Flight
110.07 mi
177.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.07 mi
Kilometers
177.14 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.06 mi
Kilometers
215.75 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Fri, May 1, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Fri, May 1, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-05-01T04:53
Arrive Clarksville
Fri, May 1, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ardmore
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
Franklin
TN

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Ardmore
66.2 mi
01h 06m
To Clarksville
67.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2003 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 7

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Nashville

    1290 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1720 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  16. 16

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
80.9 mi · 60%
I 24 West
36.1 mi · 27%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 3%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
3.43 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Merge slight left

80.7 mi · 01h 27m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 06m from Ardmore
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ardmore and Mostly Cloudy near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Ardmore and 67.9 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ardmore and Mostly Cloudy near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

81 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 110.07 mi (177.14 km).

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#1 Ardmore

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

Population1,218
Coordinates34.9920300, -86.8466700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.846667, 34.992043)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.91 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.67
9.46 gal · 35.82 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.84 $35.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.12 $40.23
Premium $4.65 $22.01 $44.03
Diesel $5.30 $25.09 $50.18

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and Clarksville. The current time is 04:53:12.

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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.