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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
989 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road
902 ft · 42 sec · Joe Horton Road
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Turn right onto Life Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Life Road
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Continue on Life Road
5 mi · 9 min · Life Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broad Street
11.9 mi · 18 min · South Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
1179 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson
1116 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto West College Street
101 m · 9 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
23.4 mi · 34 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Cumberland Drive
2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto College Street
1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · 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 Chapel Hill and Clarksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.
Clarksville, TN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 90.01 mi (144.86 km).
#1 Chapel Hill
Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,571 |
| Coordinates | 35.5986800, -88.4867200 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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