How far is Bolivar, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Bolivar, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.71 mi
02h 51m
Flight
126.69 mi
203.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.69 mi
Kilometers
203.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.71 mi
Kilometers
244.15 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Bolivar
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolivar
2026-04-16T07:39
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolivar
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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Bolivar
76.8 mi
01h 25m
To Clarksville
74.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    20.3 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · South Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    150 m · 9 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Cumberland Street

    590 ft · 8 sec · South Cumberland Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Chester Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Chester Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West College Street

    101 m · 9 sec · West College Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    23.4 mi · 34 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolivar 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
80.5 mi · 53%
North Main Street
46.8 mi · 31%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 5%
South Highland Avenue
3.89 mi · 3%
East Chester Street
2.65 mi · 2%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 22m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
126.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 25m from Bolivar
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolivar and 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 Bolivar to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Bolivar and 74.9 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolivar and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 126.69 mi (203.88 km).

Bolivar

#1 Bolivar

City in Tennessee

Population4,845
Coordinates35.2561900, -88.9878400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-88.987841, 35.256172)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $4.65 $24.90 $49.80
Diesel $5.30 $28.38 $56.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolivar and Clarksville. The current time is 07:39:27.

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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.