How far is Clarksville, TN from Collegedale, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Collegedale, TN is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Collegedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Collegedale.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive
1928 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Apison Pike
3 mi · 6 min · Apison Pike
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Continue on Apison Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Apison Pike
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Turn right onto Colcord Drive
21 m · 3 sec · Colcord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colcord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Collegedale.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Collegedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Collegedale?
The road trip is about 195 miles (313.8 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Bell Buckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Clarksville and 97.5 miles from Collegedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Collegedale, 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 Collegedale.
Stop Ideas Near Bell Buckle
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 Bell Buckle.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Collegedale. Straight-line distance: 164.79 mi (265.2 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collegedale
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,400 |
| Coordinates | 35.0531300, -85.0502300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collegedale (-85.05023, 35.05313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
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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