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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.07 mi
02h 38m
Flight
124.4 mi
200.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.4 mi
Kilometers
200.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.07 mi
Kilometers
238.3 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-19T00:19
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
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
Henry
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Brownsville
68.7 mi
01h 19m
To Clarksville
79.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Washington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    24.1 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eastend Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Eastend Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Gibson Highway

    2569 ft · 43 sec · Gibson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Humbolt Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Humbolt Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Milan Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Milan Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Gibson Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gibson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Van Hook Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Van Hook Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Atwood Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Atwood Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Paris Bypass

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  26. 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.

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
37.4 mi · 25%
Main Street
29.8 mi · 20%
North Washington Avenue
26 mi · 18%
East Main Street
16.4 mi · 11%
Paris Bypass
7.62 mi · 5%
West Van Hook Street
3.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
124.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henry
01h 19m from Brownsville
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Fulton

55 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

76 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Paducah, KY

96 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

101 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 124.4 mi (200.2 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-89.262208, 35.593995)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Clarksville. The current time is 00:19:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.