How far is Clarksville, TN from Dresden, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Dresden, TN is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Dresden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Dresden.
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Start on North 2nd Street
42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
85 m · 13 sec · North 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
84 m · 10 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on Fort Campbell Boulevard
11.1 mi · 18 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
1536 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road
24 mi · 31 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue on Eggner's Ferry Bridge
15.7 mi · 19 min · Eggner's Ferry Bridge
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
21.5 mi · 25 min · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Paris Bypass
5.6 mi · 6 min · Paris Bypass
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Turn right
19 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto South Wilson Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Wilson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wilson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Dresden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hopkinsville Road
Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road
24 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Dresden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Dresden?
The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Puryear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Clarksville and 60.2 miles from Dresden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Dresden.
Stop Ideas Near Puryear
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Dresden. Straight-line distance: 76.78 mi (123.56 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,907 |
| Coordinates | 36.2914500, -88.7081100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresden (-88.70811, 36.29145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.03 | $32.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
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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