How far is Chapel Hill, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Chapel Hill, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
113.98 mi
02h 11m
Flight
90.01 mi
144.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.01 mi
Kilometers
144.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.98 mi
Kilometers
183.44 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM CDT
Return by in Chapel Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapel Hill
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapel Hill
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Chapel Hill
58.7 mi
01h 05m
To Clarksville
55.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    989 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road

    902 ft · 42 sec · Joe Horton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Life Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Life Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Life Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Life Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Bypass

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broad Street

    11.9 mi · 18 min · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West College Street

    101 m · 9 sec · West College Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    23.4 mi · 34 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  14. 14

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Primary SR 22
55.2 mi · 48%
North Main Street
23.4 mi · 20%
South Broad Street
11.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 7%
Life Road
5.82 mi · 5%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Primary SR 22

Merge slight left

55 mi · 00h 59m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 05m from Chapel Hill
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Chapel Hill and 55.2 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chapel Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 90.01 mi (144.86 km).

Chapel Hill

#1 Chapel Hill

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

Population1,571
Coordinates35.5986800, -88.4867200
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.48648, 35.598469)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.23 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.46 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 Chapel Hill and Clarksville. The current time is 22:54:17.

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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.