How far is Clarksville, TN from Colonial Heights, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Colonial Heights, TN is about 318.1 miles (512 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.7 miles (434 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Colonial Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Colonial Heights.
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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
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City
1232 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fort Henry Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Henry Drive
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Turn right onto Colonial Heights Road
25 m · 2 sec · Colonial Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colonial Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Colonial Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Continue straight
93.2 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Clarksville and Clear near Colonial Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Colonial Heights?
The road trip is about 318.1 miles (512 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Clarksville and 159.4 miles from Colonial Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.7 miles (434 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.69 one way or $81.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Colonial Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Clarksville and Clear near Colonial Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Colonial Heights. Straight-line distance: 269.69 mi (434.02 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4851000, -82.5032000 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Heights (-82.5032, 36.4851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $3.63 | $40.69 | $81.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $46.01 | $92.03 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $50.71 | $101.43 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $65.72 | $131.43 |
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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