How far is Clarksville, TN from East Ridge, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to East Ridge, TN is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and East Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and East Ridge.
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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
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25E: Morristown, White Pine
3193 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Davy Crockett Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Turn right onto Morelock Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Morelock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road
76 m · 10 sec · Reeds Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Elgin Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Elgin Drive
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Turn left onto Rosa Circle
87 m · 13 sec · Rosa Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rosa Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and East Ridge.
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 40 East
Continue straight
93.2 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Rain Showers near East Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to East Ridge?
The road trip is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Clarksville and 137.8 miles from East Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 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 Ridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Rain Showers near East Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and East Ridge. Straight-line distance: 229.28 mi (368.99 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 21,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.2523200, -83.2512800 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Ridge (-83.25128, 36.25232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.62 | $73.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.30 | $82.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.19 | $90.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.50 | $103.00 |
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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