How far is Clarksville, TN from Fairmount, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Fairmount, TN is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Fairmount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Fairmount.
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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
76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58, US 421: Bristol, Gate City
1928 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Gate City Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Gate City Highway
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Continue on West State Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on State Street
1 km · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1033 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
3041 ft · 45 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
139 m · 6 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Fairmount.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Clear leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Fairmount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Fairmount?
The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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 168.8 miles from Clarksville and 169.4 miles from Fairmount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 CST. 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 $43.96 one way or $87.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Fairmount, 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 Fairmount.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 287.95 mi (463.41 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmount
Fairmount is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.5851100, -82.1709700 |
| Altitude | 529 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmount (-82.17097, 36.58511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $3.68 | $43.96 | $87.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $49.55 | $99.10 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $54.48 | $108.96 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $70.41 | $140.82 |
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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