How far is Arlington, VA from Clarksville, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Clarksville, VA is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Clarksville.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
27 m · 8 sec · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Oakland Street
2360 ft · 1 min · North Oakland Street
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Turn right onto North Pershing Drive
766 ft · 28 sec · North Pershing Drive
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Turn left onto North Glebe Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Glebe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 395 South: Richmond
1666 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond, Quaker Lane
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 South: Richmond
842 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
58.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
24 mi · 31 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
56.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Atlantic Street
153 m · 13 sec · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 58
18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
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Turn straight onto VA 49 North, US 15 North, US 58 BUS West: Clarksville, Chase City
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Clarksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
58.4 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Arlington and 105.8 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.59 one way or $59.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 174.97 mi (281.58 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,169 |
| Coordinates | 36.6240300, -78.5569400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksville (-78.55694, 36.62403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $29.59 | $59.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.08 | $66.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.69 | $71.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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