How far is Clarksville, TN from Brighton, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Brighton, TN is about 139.8 miles (225 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Brighton.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
29.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
3033 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway
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Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route
6.3 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Cannon Boulevard
25.4 mi · 33 min · North Cannon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Thornton Taylor Parkway
1552 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Taylor Parkway
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Turn left onto Winchester Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Winchester Highway
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Turn right onto Flintville Road
2704 ft · 54 sec · Flintville Road
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Turn right onto Howell Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Howell Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Howell Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Brighton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Madison Street
Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Brighton?
The road trip is about 139.8 miles (225 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Clarksville and 69.8 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 112.65 mi (181.3 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton
Town in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 2,929 |
| Coordinates | 35.0800900, -86.4391600 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-86.43916, 35.08009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
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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