How far is Brentwood, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brentwood and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood and Clarksville.
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Start on Wilson Pike
8 m · 8 sec · Wilson Pike
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Turn left onto Church Street East
1761 ft · 45 sec · Church Street East
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Turn right onto Franklin Road
1586 ft · 32 sec · Franklin Road
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
1906 ft · 34 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2390 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1720 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
33.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brentwood and Partly Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brentwood to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 28.8 miles from Brentwood and 30.9 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brentwood and Partly Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Coopertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coopertown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 47 mi (75.64 km).
#1 Brentwood
Brentwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0331200, -86.7827800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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