How far is Clarksville, TN from Celina, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Celina, TN is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
127.72 mi
02h 46m
Flight
102.94 mi
165.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.94 mi
Kilometers
165.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.72 mi
Kilometers
205.55 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Celina
Mon, Jun 1, 9:46 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Mon, Jun 1, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-06-01T06:59
Arrive Celina
Mon, Jun 1, 9:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Gallatin
TN

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

From Clarksville
63.8 mi
01h 23m
To Celina
63.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    816 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    931 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard

    1219 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    932 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Red River Road

    1863 ft · 34 sec · Red River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nashville Pike

    1055 ft · 25 sec · Nashville Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway

    17 mi · 22 min · West Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    47.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brown Street

    68 m · 5 sec · Brown Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brown Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
34.4 mi · 27%
West Broadway
17 mi · 13%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 12%
Old Hickory Boulevard
3.91 mi · 3%
I 65 North
3.21 mi · 3%
Long Hollow Pike
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

47.6 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gallatin
01h 23m from Clarksville
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clarksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Celina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Gallatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Clarksville and 63.9 miles from Celina.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clarksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Celina.

Stop Ideas Near Gallatin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gallatin, 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 Gallatin.

BUS

Nashville, TN

39 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Celina. Straight-line distance: 102.94 mi (165.66 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Celina

City in Tennessee

Population1,407
Coordinates36.5500600, -85.5052500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Celina (-85.50525, 36.55006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.06 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.01
9.02 gal · 34.12 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.01 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.65 $20.99 $41.98
Diesel $5.30 $23.92 $47.84

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Celina. The current time is 06:59:08.

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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.