How far is Clarksville, TN from Chapel Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Chapel Hill, TN is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
92.97 mi
01h 57m
Flight
72.66 mi
116.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.66 mi
Kilometers
116.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.97 mi
Kilometers
149.62 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chapel Hill
Tue, May 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Tue, May 19, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-19T08:09
Arrive Chapel Hill
Tue, May 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nashville
TN

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

From Clarksville
46.5 mi
00h 58m
To Chapel Hill
46.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Chapel Hill.

  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

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop

    1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1973 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1692 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 840 East: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Peytonsville-Trinity Road

    3070 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Peytonsville-Trinity Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Peytonsville-Trinity Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Arno-Peytonsville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Arno-Peytonsville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Arno-College Grove Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Arno-College Grove Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pinkston Road

    1 km · 1 min · Pinkston Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Owen Hill Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Owen Hill Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Horton Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Horton Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Horton Parkway

    1965 ft · 39 sec · North Horton Parkway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Horton Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 41%
I 65 South
23 mi · 25%
Horton Highway
8.96 mi · 10%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 5%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
3.3 mi · 4%
Owen Hill Road
3.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashville
00h 58m from Clarksville
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Partly Sunny near Chapel Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Chapel Hill?

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Clarksville and 46.5 miles from Chapel Hill.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Partly Sunny near Chapel Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Nashville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

2 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 72.66 mi (116.93 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6264600, -86.6933300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Chapel Hill (-86.69333, 35.62646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.42 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.56 gal · 24.84 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.65 $15.27 $30.53
Diesel $5.30 $17.40 $34.79

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Chapel Hill. The current time is 08:09:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.