How far is Chuckey, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Chuckey, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 306 miles (492.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
306.03 mi
04h 54m
Flight
260.75 mi
419.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.75 mi
Kilometers
419.63 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.03 mi
Kilometers
492.5 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Nov 7, 9:44 PM CST
Return by in Chuckey
Sun, Nov 8, 3:39 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chuckey
2026-11-07T17:49
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Nov 7, 10:44 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chuckey
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Chuckey
151.2 mi
02h 27m
To Clarksville
154.8 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chuckey Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Chuckey Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    20.4 mi · 25 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 51%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 17%
East Andrew Johnson Highway
42.5 mi · 14%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 13%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
260.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 27m from Chuckey
Leave By
7:10 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chuckey 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 Chuckey to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 306 miles (492.5 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Chuckey and 154.8 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.46 one way or $78.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chuckey and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chuckey and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chuckey and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 260.75 mi (419.63 km).

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#1 Chuckey

Chuckey is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2159400, -82.6882100
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Chuckey Highway (-82.68802, 36.21577)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.88 L · about $39.46
Round trip
$78.93
21.6 gal · 81.76 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $39.46 $78.93
Mid-grade $4.13 $44.57 $89.14
Premium $4.55 $49.10 $98.19
Diesel $5.88 $63.45 $126.90

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chuckey, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Chuckey is 17:49:55, although it is 16:49:55 in Clarksville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.