How far is Clarksville, TN from Atoka, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Atoka, TN is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (249 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
183.62 mi
03h 58m
Flight
154.73 mi
249.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.73 mi
Kilometers
249.01 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.62 mi
Kilometers
295.5 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atoka
Fri, May 1, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Fri, May 1, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-01T06:03
Arrive Atoka
Fri, May 1, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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
Clarksburg
TN

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

From Clarksville
91.7 mi
01h 59m
To Atoka
91.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street

    122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    13.5 mi · 20 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 14

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Atoka-Idaville Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Atoka-Idaville Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atoka-Idaville Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Atoka-Idaville Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Atoka-Idaville Road

    3105 ft · 1 min · Atoka-Idaville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    980 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Atoka-Munford Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Atoka-Munford Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atoka-Munford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 48
97.5 mi · 53%
State Highway 48
23.4 mi · 13%
State Highway 14
14.8 mi · 8%
West Main Street
13.6 mi · 7%
East Main Street
9.48 mi · 5%
Center Avenue
9.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

SR 48

Merge slight left

97.3 mi · 01h 45m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 59m from Clarksville
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Clarksville and Mostly Cloudy near Atoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 91.7 miles from Clarksville and 91.9 miles from Atoka.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (249 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clarksville and Mostly Cloudy near Atoka.

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 Atoka. Straight-line distance: 154.73 mi (249.01 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 Atoka

City in Oklahoma

Population9,732
Coordinates35.4411900, -89.7781400
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Atoka (-89.77814, 35.44119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.53 L · about $24.44
Round trip
$48.87
12.96 gal · 49.06 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.44 $48.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.56 $55.12
Premium $4.65 $30.16 $60.32
Diesel $5.30 $34.37 $68.74

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Atoka. The current time is 06:03:23.

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.