How far is Clarksville, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.09 mi
03h 20m
Flight
168.22 mi
270.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.22 mi
Kilometers
270.72 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.09 mi
Kilometers
336.49 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-22T20:30
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Clarksville
103.6 mi
01h 40m
To Cleveland
105.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
139 mi · 66%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 18%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 9%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 1%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
US 64 Bypass East
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

134 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
168.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 40m from Clarksville
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Clarksville and 105.4 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 168.22 mi (270.72 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.93 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.66
14.76 gal · 55.86 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.83 $55.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.39 $62.77
Premium $4.65 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $5.30 $39.14 $78.29

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 20:30:04, although it is 21:30:04 in Cleveland.

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.