How far is Clarksville, TN from Bruceton, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Bruceton, TN is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.84 mi
01h 50m
Flight
59.86 mi
96.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.86 mi
Kilometers
96.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.84 mi
Kilometers
117.22 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bruceton
Mon, Apr 13, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Mon, Apr 13, 9:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-13T05:35
Arrive Bruceton
Mon, Apr 13, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
McEwen
TN

Human settlement in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Clarksville
36.4 mi
00h 55m
To Bruceton
36.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Bruceton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Bruceton.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    108 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1389 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    603 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive

    2497 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Turn right

    21.7 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1015 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13

  10. 10

    Continue on North Church Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · North Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Court Square

    93 m · 6 sec · North Court Square

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.7 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Bruceton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
21 mi · 29%
West Main Street
2.38 mi · 3%
South Riverside Drive
1.46 mi · 2%
Cumberland Drive
0.47 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.26 mi
East Main Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.7 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
00h 55m from Clarksville
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bruceton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Bruceton?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Clarksville and 36.4 miles from Bruceton.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bruceton.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McEwen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McEwen.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Bruceton. Straight-line distance: 59.86 mi (96.34 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Bruceton

#2 Bruceton

City in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,391
Coordinates36.0381200, -88.2444900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Bruceton (-88.24449, 36.03812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Bruceton. The current time is 05:35:56.

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