How far is Belle Meade, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Belle Meade, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
58.21 mi
01h 07m
Flight
41 mi
65.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41 mi
Kilometers
65.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.21 mi
Kilometers
93.68 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM CDT
Return by in Belle Meade
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Meade
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belle Meade
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
Coopertown
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Belle Meade
27.2 mi
00h 33m
To Clarksville
31.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Meade and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Place

    12 m · 8 sec · Harding Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Belle Meade Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Belle Meade Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Belle Meade Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belle Meade Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harding Pike

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Harding Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on West End Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West End Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville

    109 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Memphis

    1891 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1 mi · 1 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    2056 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  20. 20

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
36 mi · 62%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 8%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 6%
I 40 East
1.86 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
1.75 mi · 3%
Belle Meade Boulevard
1.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

33.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopertown
00h 33m from Belle Meade
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belle Meade and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belle Meade to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Coopertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Belle Meade and 31.1 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belle Meade and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Coopertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

36 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

37 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

115 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belle Meade and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 41 mi (65.99 km).

Belle Meade

#1 Belle Meade

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,788
Coordinates36.0958900, -86.8569400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Harding Place (-86.856939, 36.09587)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle Meade and Clarksville. The current time is 18:38:49.

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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.