How far is Central, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Central, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 150.4 miles (242 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Clarksville.
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Start on Edith-Nankipoo Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Edith-Nankipoo Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Grove Road
1.7 mi · 6 min · Cedar Grove Road
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Turn left
17.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight right onto South Main Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Court Street
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Dyersburg Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dyersburg Highway
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Continue on West Eaton Street
2526 ft · 43 sec · West Eaton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Eaton Street
47 m · 3 sec · East Eaton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Eaton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Eaton Street
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Continue on Milan Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milan Highway
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Turn left onto Concord Cades Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Concord Cades Road
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Continue on Cades Atwood Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Cades Atwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atwood Highway
1516 ft · 26 sec · Atwood Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Paris Bypass
7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass
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Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Central and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Central and 70.8 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.51 one way or $39.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
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 McKenzie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 131.43 mi (211.51 km).
#1 Central
Central is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8036900, -89.5373000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $19.51 | $39.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $22.00 | $43.99 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $24.18 | $48.37 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $31.25 | $62.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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