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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.2 mi
05h 12m
Flight
229.28 mi
368.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.28 mi
Kilometers
368.99 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.2 mi
Kilometers
442.89 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive East Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 2:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
137.4 mi
02h 36m
To East Ridge
137.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  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

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    7.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25E: Morristown, White Pine

    3193 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Davy Crockett Parkway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Davy Crockett Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Morelock Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Morelock Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road

    76 m · 10 sec · Reeds Chapel Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Elgin Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Elgin Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rosa Circle

    87 m · 13 sec · Rosa Circle

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 76%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 14%
I 81 North
7.88 mi · 3%
Davy Crockett Parkway
7.47 mi · 3%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 2%
Morelock Road
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
229.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 36m from Clarksville
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
East Ridge

#2 East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population21,205
Coordinates36.2523200, -83.2512800
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: East Ridge (-83.25128, 36.25232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.76 L · about $36.62
Round trip
$73.23
19.42 gal · 73.52 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and East Ridge, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 06:54:29, although it is 07:54:29 in East Ridge.

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.