How far is Clarksville, TN from Bolivar, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Bolivar, TN is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Bolivar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Bolivar.
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Start on North 2nd Street
108 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1389 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Take the exit right
603 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive
2497 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Continue on State Highway 13
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 48
23.4 mi · 34 min · State Highway 48
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Turn left onto West College Street
101 m · 9 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
534 ft · 11 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Center Avenue
9.1 mi · 16 min · Center Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SR 48: Centerville
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Highland Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · South Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Bolivar Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Bolivar Highway
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Continue on Main Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Bolivar.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 48
Merge slight left
76.3 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Bolivar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Bolivar?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Clarksville and 76.9 miles from Bolivar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Bolivar.
Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Johnsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 126.69 mi (203.88 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolivar
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,845 |
| Coordinates | 35.2561900, -88.9878400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolivar (-88.98784, 35.25619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.22 | $50.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
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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