How far is Brighton, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Brighton, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Clarksville.
-
1
Start on East Kenwood Avenue
1567 ft · 49 sec · East Kenwood Avenue
-
2
Turn sharp right onto Old Highway 51
1 km · 2 min · Old Highway 51
-
3
Continue on Old State Route 51
857 ft · 25 sec · Old State Route 51
-
4
Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
-
5
Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
-
6
Turn right onto West Pleasant Avenue
1499 ft · 31 sec · West Pleasant Avenue
-
7
Turn left onto South Maple Street
92 m · 7 sec · South Maple Street
-
8
Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue
1985 ft · 34 sec · East Liberty Avenue
-
9
Continue on State Route 54
21.7 mi · 32 min · State Route 54
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward North Washington Avenue
560 ft · 10 sec · North Washington Avenue
-
11
Exit the roundabout onto North Washington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Washington Avenue
-
12
Continue straight
24.1 mi · 36 min
-
13
Turn left onto Eastend Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Eastend Drive
-
14
Continue on Gibson Highway
2569 ft · 43 sec · Gibson Highway
-
15
Continue on Humbolt Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Humbolt Highway
-
16
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
-
17
Continue on Milan Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Milan Highway
-
18
Continue on Gibson Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gibson Highway
-
19
Continue on West Van Hook Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Van Hook Street
-
20
Continue on Atwood Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway
-
21
Turn left onto Atwood Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway
-
22
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
23
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street
-
24
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
-
25
Turn right onto Paris Bypass
7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass
-
26
Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
-
27
Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
-
28
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
-
29
Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
-
30
Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
-
31
Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
-
32
Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
-
33
Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
-
34
Continue on North 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street
-
35
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Clarksville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brighton 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 Brighton to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Brighton and 96.7 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brighton and Partly Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
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 McKenzie.
Fulton
Newbern–Dyersburg
Paducah, KY
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 150.67 mi (242.48 km).
#1 Brighton
Brighton is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4839700, -89.7250800 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
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 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.