How far is Clarksville, TN from Bradford, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Bradford, TN is about 115 miles (185.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Bradford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Bradford.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right
21.7 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1015 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North Church Street
966 ft · 20 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto North Court Square
93 m · 6 sec · North Court Square
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Continue on West Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Paris Street
32 m · 11 sec · Paris Street
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Continue on Paris Street West
111 m · 19 sec · Paris Street West
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2990 ft · 60 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive North
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Drive North
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Atwood Highway
1516 ft · 27 sec · Atwood Highway
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Turn right onto Cades Atwood Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Cades Atwood Road
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Turn right onto Bradford Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bradford Highway
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Continue on Milan Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Milan Highway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
47 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
842 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Bradford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
21.7 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Bradford?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Clarksville and 57.5 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 86.63 mi (139.42 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradford
Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.0764500, -88.8100600 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-88.81006, 36.07645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.53 | $43.07 |
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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