How far is Ashland City, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Ashland City, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.9 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.12 mi
38.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.12 mi
Kilometers
38.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.9 mi
Kilometers
46.51 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 25, 8:11 AM CDT
Return by in Ashland City
Sat, Apr 25, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland City
2026-04-25T07:32
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Apr 25, 8:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ashland City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenbrier
TN

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

From Ashland City
14.4 mi
00h 19m
To Clarksville
14.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
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 Ashland City and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland City and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Ashland City Highway

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Ashland City Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashland City Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Ashland City Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashland City Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Ashland City Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland City 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ashland City Road
13.1 mi · 45%
Ashland City Highway
12.3 mi · 42%
South Main Street
1.74 mi · 6%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 5%
College Street
0.25 mi · 1%
North 2nd Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Ashland City Highway

Continue on Ashland City Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbrier
00h 19m from Ashland City
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland City 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 Ashland City to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenbrier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Ashland City and 14.5 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenbrier

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

34 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

36 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland City and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 24.12 mi (38.81 km).

Ashland City

#1 Ashland City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates36.2742200, -87.0641700
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-87.064052, 36.274278)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.65 $4.75 $9.49
Diesel $5.30 $5.41 $10.82

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 Ashland City and Clarksville. The current time is 07:32:25.

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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.