How far is Brownsville, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Clarksville.
-
1
Start on North Washington Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue
-
2
Exit the roundabout onto North Washington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Washington Avenue
-
3
Continue straight
24.1 mi · 36 min
-
4
Turn left onto Eastend Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Eastend Drive
-
5
Continue on Gibson Highway
2569 ft · 43 sec · Gibson Highway
-
6
Continue on Humbolt Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Humbolt Highway
-
7
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
-
8
Continue on Milan Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Milan Highway
-
9
Continue on Gibson Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gibson Highway
-
10
Continue on West Van Hook Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Van Hook Street
-
11
Continue on Atwood Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway
-
12
Turn left onto Atwood Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway
-
13
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street
-
15
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
-
16
Turn right onto Paris Bypass
7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass
-
17
Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
-
18
Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
-
19
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
-
20
Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
-
21
Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
-
22
Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
-
23
Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
-
24
Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
-
25
Continue on North 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville 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 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Henry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Brownsville and 79.4 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Henry
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 Henry.
Fulton
Newbern–Dyersburg
Paducah, KY
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 124.4 mi (200.2 km).
#1 Brownsville
Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,232 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939700, -89.2622900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.24 | $44.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.