How far is Clarksville, TN from Alamo, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Alamo, TN is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.54 mi
03h 01m
Flight
110.75 mi
178.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.75 mi
Kilometers
178.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.54 mi
Kilometers
232.62 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Sat, Apr 11, 4:22 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-11T01:21
Arrive Alamo
Sat, Apr 11, 4:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CDT
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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Clarksville
72.2 mi
01h 30m
To Alamo
72.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

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 Clarksville and Alamo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    108 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1389 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    603 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive

    2497 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 48

    23.4 mi · 34 min · State Highway 48

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West College Street

    101 m · 9 sec · West College Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Church Street

    534 ft · 11 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Center Avenue

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Center Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward SR 48: Centerville

    1299 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    82 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 88: Alamo

    864 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 88

    1487 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 88

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 88

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 88

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Bells Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Bells Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Bells Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 48
84.1 mi · 58%
State Highway 48
23.4 mi · 16%
US 412 West
15 mi · 10%
Center Avenue
9.11 mi · 6%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 5%
State Route 88
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 48

Merge slight left

83.9 mi · 01h 30m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 30m from Clarksville
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Clarksville and 72.3 miles from Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 110.75 mi (178.23 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Alamo

#2 Alamo

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

Population2,260
Coordinates35.7847900, -89.1172900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Alamo (-89.11729, 35.78479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.31 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.2 gal · 38.62 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.23 $38.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.38
Premium $4.65 $23.74 $47.47
Diesel $5.30 $27.05 $54.10

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 Clarksville and Alamo. The current time is 01:21:09.

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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.