How far is Clarksville, TN from Bean Station, TN?

The estimated driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Bean Station, TN is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
267.72 mi
04h 41m · estimated
Flight
226.88 mi
365.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.88 mi
Kilometers
365.13 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
267.72 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
430.86 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bean Station
Sat, Apr 11, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 11, 10:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-11T01:19
Arrive Bean Station
Sat, Apr 11, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
7:36 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
Livingston
TN

Town in Tennessee, US

From Clarksville
113.5 mi
02h 20m
To Bean Station
154.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Bean Station.

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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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
226.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 20m from Clarksville
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Bean Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Bean Station?

The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Clarksville and 154.3 miles from Bean Station.

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

The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Bean Station.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Bean Station. Straight-line distance: 226.88 mi (365.13 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Bean Station

#2 Bean Station

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

Population3,134
Coordinates36.3437000, -83.2840600
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Bean Station (-83.28406, 36.3437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.76 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.27
18.9 gal · 71.52 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.64 $71.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.19 $80.38
Premium $4.65 $43.98 $87.96
Diesel $5.30 $50.12 $100.25

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Bean Station, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 01:19:36, although it is 02:19:36 in Bean Station.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.