How far is Clarksville, TN from East Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to East Cleveland, TN is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.88 mi
04h 06m
Flight
169.04 mi
272.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.04 mi
Kilometers
272.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.88 mi
Kilometers
337.77 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Cleveland
Fri, Nov 6, 9:07 PM EST
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, Nov 7, 12:14 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-11-06T16:01
Arrive East Cleveland
Fri, Nov 6, 8:07 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Clarksville
104.9 mi
02h 03m
To East Cleveland
105 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and East Cleveland.

  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

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    114 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto King Street Southeast

    71 m · 8 sec · King Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right

    35 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    149 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dalton Pike Southeast

    2186 ft · 44 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Dalton Pk

    1353 ft · 27 sec · Dalton Pk

  23. 23

    Continue on Wildwood Avenue Southeast

    2550 ft · 51 sec · Wildwood Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Dalton Pk

    903 ft · 20 sec · Dalton Pk

  25. 25

    Continue on Wildwood Avenue

    1460 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Dooley Street Southeast

    738 ft · 22 sec · Dooley Street Southeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Gaut Street Northeast

    1341 ft · 37 sec · Gaut Street Northeast

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast

    1125 ft · 37 sec · 6th Street Northeast

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lang Street Northeast

    1318 ft · 60 sec · Lang Street Northeast

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street Northeast

    619 ft · 32 sec · 11th Street Northeast

  31. 31

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

    101 m · 15 sec · High Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
139 mi · 66%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 18%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 9%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Wildwood Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi
Dalton Pk
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

134 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
02h 03m from Clarksville
Leave By
8:48 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Clarksville and Sunny near East Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to East Cleveland?

The road trip is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Clarksville and 105 miles from East Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 8:48 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and East Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Clarksville and Sunny near East Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and East Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 169.04 mi (272.04 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Cleveland

East Cleveland is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1609100, -84.8577200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: East Cleveland (-84.85772, 35.16091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.03 L · about $27.25
Round trip
$54.49
14.8 gal · 56.06 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $27.25 $54.49
Mid-grade $4.15 $30.71 $61.42
Premium $4.56 $33.77 $67.53
Diesel $5.90 $43.64 $87.28

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and East Cleveland, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 16:01:24, although it is 17:01:24 in East Cleveland.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.