How far is Clarksville, TN from Arlington, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Arlington, TN is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
28.16 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.66 mi
39.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.66 mi
Kilometers
39.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.16 mi
Kilometers
45.32 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:43 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-17T22:58
Arrive Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Cumberland City
TN

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

From Clarksville
14 mi
00h 22m
To Arlington
14.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    108 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1389 ft · 58 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

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland City Highway

    2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway

  9. 9

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

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 27 sec · Arlington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Roby Street

    9 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
2.04 mi · 7%
East Main Street
1.67 mi · 6%
South Riverside Drive
1.46 mi · 5%
Cumberland City Highway
0.49 mi · 2%
Cumberland Drive
0.47 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland City
00h 22m from Clarksville
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Cumberland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Clarksville and 14.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland City

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

29 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

82 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

111 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Paducah, KY

112 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 24.66 mi (39.68 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Arlington (-87.71308, 36.3145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.65 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Arlington. The current time is 22:58:03.

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.