How far is Clarksville, TN from Gleason, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Gleason, TN is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.73 mi
02h 33m
Flight
73.05 mi
117.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.05 mi
Kilometers
117.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.73 mi
Kilometers
166.93 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gleason
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Gleason
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Johnsonville
TN

City in South Carolina, United States

From Clarksville
51.8 mi
01h 16m
To Gleason
51.9 mi
01h 16m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    108 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1389 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    603 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive

    2497 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Turn right

    21.7 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1015 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13

  10. 10

    Continue on North Church Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · North Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Court Square

    93 m · 6 sec · North Court Square

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.7 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Veterans Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Veterans Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Gleason Newberry Store Road

    2169 ft · 43 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Union Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1205 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    89 m · 18 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
21 mi · 20%
South Veterans Drive
3.38 mi · 3%
West Main Street
2.64 mi · 3%
South Riverside Drive
1.46 mi · 1%
East Union Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Cumberland Drive
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.7 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnsonville
01h 16m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Gleason.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Clarksville and 51.9 miles from Gleason.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Gleason.

Stop Ideas Near Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

74 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

98 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

106 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

118 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Gleason. Straight-line distance: 73.05 mi (117.57 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Gleason

City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,369
Coordinates36.2136700, -88.6125500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Gleason (-88.61255, 36.21367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.80 $27.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.65 $17.03 $34.07
Diesel $5.30 $19.41 $38.83

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

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Gleason. The current time is 00:23:32.

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.