How far is Clarksville, TN from Erwin, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Erwin, TN is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
324.63 mi
06h 13m
Flight
276.34 mi
444.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.34 mi
Kilometers
444.73 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.63 mi
Kilometers
522.44 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erwin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-23T03:46
Arrive Erwin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Crab Orchard
TN

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

From Clarksville
162.1 mi
03h 06m
To Erwin
162.6 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    18 mi · 22 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tusculum Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Erwin Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Erwin Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Governor John Sevier Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    1204 ft · 28 sec · North Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 65%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 12%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 7%
Governor John Sevier Highway
18.3 mi · 6%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
18 mi · 6%
Erwin Highway
6.37 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
276.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
03h 06m from Clarksville
Leave By
11:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Erwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from Clarksville and 162.6 miles from Erwin.

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

The direct path is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.18 one way or $86.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Erwin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Erwin. Straight-line distance: 276.34 mi (444.73 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Erwin

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,854
Coordinates36.1451100, -82.4168100
Altitude510
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Erwin (-82.41681, 36.14511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.36 L · about $43.18
Round trip
$86.36
22.9 gal · 86.72 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.18 $86.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.70 $97.39
Premium $4.65 $53.29 $106.58
Diesel $5.30 $60.73 $121.46

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Erwin, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 03:46:22, although it is 04:46:22 in Erwin.

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.