How far is Burns, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Burns, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
38.07 mi
00h 53m
Flight
33.02 mi
53.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.02 mi
Kilometers
53.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.07 mi
Kilometers
61.26 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, May 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Return by in Burns
Sat, May 23, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burns
2026-05-23T07:39
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, May 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burns
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
Vanleer
TN

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

From Burns
19 mi
00h 26m
To Clarksville
19.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    9 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stuart Street

    1 km · 1 min · Stuart Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 96

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 96

  4. 4

    Turn left onto College Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · College Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Henslee Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Henslee Drive

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1484 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  9. 9

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burns and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
22.6 mi · 59%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 20%
Highway 96
2.15 mi · 6%
College Street
1.88 mi · 5%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 4%
Henslee Drive
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

22.6 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanleer
00h 26m from Burns
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burns and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Vanleer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Burns and 19.1 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burns and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Vanleer

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

34 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

61 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burns and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 33.02 mi (53.14 km).

Burns

#1 Burns

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

Population1,550
Coordinates36.0533900, -87.3125100
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-87.312823, 36.053474)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burns and Clarksville. The current time is 07:39:54.

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.