How far is Clarksville, TN from Cowan, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Cowan, TN is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Cowan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Cowan.
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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
76 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, TN 50: Pelham, Winchester
892 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1254 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Cowan Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Street West
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Turn left onto Tennessee Avenue North
3 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Cowan.
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
76 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cowan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Cowan?
The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Clarksville and 72 miles from Cowan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cowan.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Cowan. Straight-line distance: 120.85 mi (194.49 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cowan
Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 35.1645300, -86.0105400 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cowan (-86.01054, 35.16453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.61 | $43.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.94 | $53.89 |
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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