How far is Camden, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Camden, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
65.32 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.43 mi
84.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.43 mi
Kilometers
84.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.32 mi
Kilometers
105.12 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-22T22:07
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
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
Arlington
TN

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Camden
32.6 mi
00h 41m
To Clarksville
32.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    32 m · 7 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Forrest Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Forrest Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    966 ft · 18 sec · North Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1015 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    21.7 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

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

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
21 mi · 32%
North Forrest Avenue
17.4 mi · 27%
West Main Street
2.43 mi · 4%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 2%
Cumberland Drive
0.55 mi · 1%
College Street
0.25 mi
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 41m from Camden
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camden and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Camden and 32.7 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

39 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

86 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Fulton

108 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Paducah, KY

113 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 52.43 mi (84.38 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

City in Tennessee, United States

Population3,620
Coordinates36.0589500, -88.0978200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: West Walnut Street (-88.097819, 36.059157)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.78 $19.56
Premium $4.65 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.30 $12.20 $24.40

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 Camden and Clarksville. The current time is 22:07:29.

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.