How far is Clarksville, TN from Alcoa, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Alcoa, TN is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
227.16 mi
04h 18m
Flight
195.66 mi
314.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.66 mi
Kilometers
314.88 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.16 mi
Kilometers
365.58 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alcoa
Sat, Apr 11, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 11, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-11T07:48
Arrive Alcoa
Sat, Apr 11, 12:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Clarksville
113.5 mi
02h 09m
To Alcoa
113.7 mi
02h 09m

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
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    816 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    931 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    84.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 140 East: Maryville

    1129 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Alcoa Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alcoa Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    101 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Wright Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Wright Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Edison Street

    1313 ft · 37 sec · East Edison Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Springbrook Road

    35 m · 5 sec · Springbrook Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Springbrook Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
165 mi · 73%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 17%
Pellissippi Parkway
10.7 mi · 5%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 2%
North Wright Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Alcoa Highway
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

84.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
195.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
02h 09m from Clarksville
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Alcoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Clarksville and 113.7 miles from Alcoa.

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

The direct path is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.21 one way or $60.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Alcoa. Straight-line distance: 195.66 mi (314.88 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Alcoa

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,382
Coordinates35.7895300, -83.9737900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Alcoa (-83.97379, 35.78953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.34 L · about $30.21
Round trip
$60.41
16.02 gal · 60.68 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.21 $60.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.07 $68.13
Premium $4.65 $37.28 $74.56
Diesel $5.30 $42.49 $84.97

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Alcoa, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 07:48:02, although it is 08:48:02 in Alcoa.

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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.