How far is Christiana, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Christiana, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
91.37 mi
01h 39m
Flight
77.96 mi
125.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.96 mi
Kilometers
125.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.37 mi
Kilometers
147.04 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 11, 6:22 AM CDT
Return by in Christiana
Sat, Apr 11, 8:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christiana
2026-04-11T04:42
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Apr 11, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Christiana
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
Nashville
TN

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

From Christiana
43.9 mi
00h 49m
To Clarksville
47.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    150 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Shelbyville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Christiana 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
36.4 mi · 40%
US 231 South
29.4 mi · 32%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 5%
Shelbyville Highway
4.51 mi · 5%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 4%
South Church Street
2.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

33.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashville
00h 49m from Christiana
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Christiana and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Christiana and 47.5 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Christiana and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Nashville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

2 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christiana and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 77.96 mi (125.47 km).

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#1 Christiana

Christiana is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7100700, -86.3994400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-86.399445, 35.710039)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.29
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.14 $24.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.69 $27.39
Premium $4.65 $14.99 $29.97
Diesel $5.30 $17.08 $34.16

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Christiana and Clarksville. The current time is 04:42:48.

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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.