How far is Clarksville, TN from Decherd, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Decherd, TN is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.86 mi
02h 38m
Flight
115.99 mi
186.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.99 mi
Kilometers
186.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.86 mi
Kilometers
213.81 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decherd
Mon, Apr 13, 6:32 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Mon, Apr 13, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-13T03:54
Arrive Decherd
Mon, Apr 13, 6:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
La Vergne
TN

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
66.4 mi
01h 19m
To Decherd
66.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.5 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville

    3033 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    623 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    543 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1523 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    101 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 29%
I 24 East
34.6 mi · 26%
Florida Short Route
32.9 mi · 25%
Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 9%
South Church Street
2.41 mi · 2%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Vergne
01h 19m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Decherd.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

La Vergne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Clarksville and 66.4 miles from Decherd.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Decherd.

Stop Ideas Near La Vergne

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Decherd. Straight-line distance: 115.99 mi (186.67 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Decherd

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates35.2098000, -86.0794300
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Decherd (-86.07943, 35.2098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.75 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.38 gal · 35.5 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.95 $39.89
Premium $4.65 $21.83 $43.65
Diesel $5.30 $24.88 $49.75

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Decherd. The current time is 03:54:29.

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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.