How far is Clarksville, TN from Goodlettsville, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Goodlettsville, TN is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
45.84 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.66 mi
62.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.66 mi
Kilometers
62.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.84 mi
Kilometers
73.77 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-15T09:32
Arrive Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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

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
Coopertown
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
22.9 mi
00h 29m
To Goodlettsville
22.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    816 ft · 22 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 · 31 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

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard

    1219 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dickerson Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Dickerson Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2947 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
34.4 mi · 75%
Dickerson Pike
4.1 mi · 9%
Old Hickory Boulevard
2.79 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
0.33 mi · 1%
TN 45
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Madison Street

Merge slight left

29.3 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopertown
00h 29m from Clarksville
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Goodlettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Coopertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Clarksville and 22.9 miles from Goodlettsville.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coopertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

36 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

37 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

115 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Goodlettsville. Straight-line distance: 38.66 mi (62.21 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Goodlettsville (-86.71333, 36.32311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.89 $13.78
Premium $4.65 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.30 $8.59 $17.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Goodlettsville. The current time is 09:32:29.

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.