How far is Clarksville, TN from Dover, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Dover, TN is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.92 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.76 mi
43.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.76 mi
Kilometers
43.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.92 mi
Kilometers
49.76 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Fri, Apr 24, 12:26 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Fri, Apr 24, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-24T11:46
Arrive Dover
Fri, Apr 24, 12:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumberland City
TN

Human settlement in Stewart County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Clarksville
15.4 mi
00h 20m
To Dover
15.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    85 m · 13 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    84 m · 10 sec · College Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Campbell Boulevard

    560 ft · 7 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Dover Road

    22 mi · 27 min · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    117 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dover Road
28 mi · 91%
Providence Boulevard
1.62 mi · 5%
North 2nd Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Fort Campbell Boulevard
0.11 mi
Spring Street
0.07 mi
North 3rd Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Dover Road

Turn slight left onto Dover Road

22 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland City
00h 20m from Clarksville
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cumberland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Clarksville and 15.5 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland City

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

29 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

82 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

111 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Paducah, KY

112 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Dover. Straight-line distance: 26.76 mi (43.06 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Dover

City in Stewart County, Tennessee

Population1,578
Coordinates36.4878300, -87.8383600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Dover (-87.83836, 36.48783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Dover. The current time is 11:46:35.

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.