How far is Clarksville, TN from Caryville, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Caryville, TN is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Caryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Caryville.
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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
56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Continue on Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward Louisville
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
823 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
38 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto West Central Avenue
79 m · 5 sec · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Royal Blue Road
1078 ft · 21 sec · Royal Blue Road
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Take the ramp left toward Main Street
1329 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Maple Street
12 m · 2 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto Mountain Road
41 m · 6 sec · Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Caryville.
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
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 01h 27m
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.
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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 Caryville?
The road trip is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Clarksville and 113.8 miles from Caryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Caryville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Baxter
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Caryville. Straight-line distance: 175.1 mi (281.8 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caryville
City in Washington County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,122 |
| Coordinates | 36.2989700, -84.2232600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caryville (-84.22326, 36.29897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.24 | $60.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.11 | $68.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.33 | $74.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.54 | $85.08 |
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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