How far is Clarksville, TN from Bean Station, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Bean Station, TN is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Bean Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Bean Station.
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Start on North 2nd Street
816 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
931 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
119 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike
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Continue on Lee Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Bean Station.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Continue straight
93.2 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 271.4 miles (436.8 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Clarksville and 135.9 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 44.5 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 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 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 Chance Rain Showers around Clarksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bean Station
Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,134 |
| Coordinates | 36.3437000, -83.2840600 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bean Station (-83.28406, 36.3437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.13 | $72.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.74 | $81.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.59 | $89.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.81 | $101.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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