How far is Bruceton, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Bruceton, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
72.91 mi
01h 31m
Flight
59.86 mi
96.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.86 mi
Kilometers
96.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.91 mi
Kilometers
117.34 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bruceton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bruceton
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bruceton
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
McEwen
TN

Human settlement in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Bruceton
36.4 mi
00h 45m
To Clarksville
36.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    3117 ft · 53 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway of America

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America

  3. 3

    Turn right

    19.1 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    966 ft · 16 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1015 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    21.7 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bruceton 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
21 mi · 29%
Broadway of America
5.41 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.43 mi · 3%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 2%
Broad Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Cumberland Drive
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
00h 45m from Bruceton
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bruceton and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bruceton to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Bruceton and 36.5 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bruceton and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bruceton and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 59.86 mi (96.34 km).

Bruceton

#1 Bruceton

City in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,391
Coordinates36.0381200, -88.2444900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street South (-88.244194, 36.038126)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bruceton and Clarksville. The current time is 00:09:44.

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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.