How far is Clarksville, TN from Arlington, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Arlington, TN is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
179.96 mi
03h 38m
Flight
154.45 mi
248.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.45 mi
Kilometers
248.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.96 mi
Kilometers
289.61 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Tue, Apr 14, 11:20 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-14T19:41
Arrive Arlington
Tue, Apr 14, 11:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 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
Clarksburg
TN

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

From Clarksville
89.9 mi
01h 49m
To Arlington
90 mi
01h 49m

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
87°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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

    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

    133.9 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2622 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2346 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Hickory Withe Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hickory Withe Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Forrest Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Forrest Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 48
135 mi · 75%
State Highway 48
23.4 mi · 13%
Center Avenue
9.11 mi · 5%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 4%
South Riverside Drive
1.46 mi · 1%
Forrest Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 48

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 24m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 49m from Clarksville
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Partly Sunny 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 179.9 miles (289.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Clarksville and 90 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 154.45 mi (248.57 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 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,625
Coordinates35.2962000, -89.6614700
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Arlington (-89.66147, 35.2962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.04 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.89
12.7 gal · 48.08 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.95 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.01 $54.01
Premium $4.65 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.30 $33.68 $67.36

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

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Arlington. The current time is 19:41:50.

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.