How far is Clarksville, TN from Apison, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Apison, TN is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
197.74 mi
03h 53m
Flight
167.22 mi
269.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.22 mi
Kilometers
269.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.74 mi
Kilometers
318.23 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apison
Wed, Apr 15, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-14T19:40
Arrive Apison
Tue, Apr 14, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
9:12 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
Wartrace
TN

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

From Clarksville
98.9 mi
01h 56m
To Apison
98.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive

    1928 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Apison Pike

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Apison Pike

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Apison Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
139 mi · 70%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 19%
I 75 North
7.7 mi · 4%
Apison Pike
6.6 mi · 3%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
SR 317
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

134 mi · 02h 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
167.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wartrace
01h 56m from Clarksville
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Apison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Wartrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Clarksville and 98.9 miles from Apison.

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

The direct path is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wartrace

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

80 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Apison. Straight-line distance: 167.22 mi (269.11 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 Apison

Apison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0239600, -85.0238400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Apison (-85.02384, 35.02396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.41 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.96 gal · 52.82 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.65 $32.48 $64.97
Diesel $5.30 $37.02 $74.04

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Apison, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 19:40:20, although it is 20:40:20 in Apison.

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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.