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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
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.
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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 right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
1692 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 840 East: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peytonsville-Trinity Road
3070 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Peytonsville-Trinity Road
96 m · 13 sec · Peytonsville-Trinity Road
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Turn sharp left onto Arno-Peytonsville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Arno-Peytonsville Road
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Continue on Arno-College Grove Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Arno-College Grove Road
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Turn right onto Pinkston Road
1 km · 1 min · Pinkston Road
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Turn left onto Owen Hill Road
3 mi · 6 min · Owen Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Horton Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Horton Highway
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Continue on North Horton Parkway
1965 ft · 39 sec · North Horton Parkway
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nashville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 72.66 mi (116.93 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6264600, -86.6933300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chapel Hill (-86.69333, 35.62646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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