How far is Clarksville, TN from Fairfield Glade, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Fairfield Glade, TN is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
165.75 mi
03h 12m
Flight
142.54 mi
229.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.54 mi
Kilometers
229.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.75 mi
Kilometers
266.75 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield Glade
Wed, May 13, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, May 14, 2:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-13T19:53
Arrive Fairfield Glade
Wed, May 13, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:34 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

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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
82.8 mi
01h 36m
To Fairfield Glade
83 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Fairfield Glade.

  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

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville

    955 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Peavine Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Snead Drive

    2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lakeview Drive

    2030 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
111 mi · 67%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 23%
Peavine Road
6.41 mi · 4%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 3%
Snead Drive
0.41 mi
Lakeview Drive
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

80.6 mi · 01h 27m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
01h 36m from Clarksville
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield Glade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Fairfield Glade?

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Clarksville and 83 miles from Fairfield Glade.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield Glade.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Fairfield Glade. Straight-line distance: 142.54 mi (229.4 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Fairfield Glade

#2 Fairfield Glade

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population6,989
Coordinates36.0003500, -84.8863400
Altitude636
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Fairfield Glade (-84.88634, 36.00035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.14 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.28 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Fairfield Glade. The current time is 19:53:32.

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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.