How far is Clarksville, TN from Ardmore, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Ardmore, TN is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
132.07 mi
02h 31m
Flight
110.07 mi
177.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.07 mi
Kilometers
177.14 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.07 mi
Kilometers
212.55 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Mon, Apr 13, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Mon, Apr 13, 12:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-13T07:26
Arrive Ardmore
Mon, Apr 13, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
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
Franklin
TN

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Clarksville
66.1 mi
01h 15m
To Ardmore
66 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Downtown Loop

    1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1973 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 31, 7: Ardmore, Huntsville

    790 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1776 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 7

    1821 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 7

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
81 mi · 61%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 29%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.94 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
1.03 mi · 1%
State Highway 7
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Continue straight

80.6 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 15m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Partly Sunny near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Clarksville and 66 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Partly Sunny near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

81 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 110.07 mi (177.14 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 Ardmore

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

Population1,218
Coordinates34.9920300, -86.8466700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Ardmore (-86.84667, 34.99203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Ardmore. The current time is 07:26:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.