How far is Clarksville, TN from Gray, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Gray, TN is about 320.4 miles (515.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.44 mi
05h 57m
Flight
271.37 mi
436.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.37 mi
Kilometers
436.72 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.44 mi
Kilometers
515.7 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gray
Sat, Nov 7, 7:20 PM EST
Return by in Clarksville
Sun, Nov 8, 12:18 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-11-07T12:22
Arrive Gray
Sat, Nov 7, 6:20 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:58 PM to 2:58 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:04 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CST
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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
159.9 mi
02h 58m
To Gray
160.6 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 75: Gray

    858 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 75 North: Gray

    2220 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Suncrest Drive

    2423 ft · 57 sec · Suncrest Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Gray Station Road

    1860 ft · 53 sec · Old Gray Station Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gray Station Road

    781 ft · 27 sec · Gray Station Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Maple Drive

    527 ft · 25 sec · Maple Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    98 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 66%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 18%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 12%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 2%
James H. Quillen Parkway
3.94 mi · 1%
Suncrest Drive
0.46 mi
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

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
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
271.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 58m from Clarksville
Leave By
5:04 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Gray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.4 miles (515.7 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.9 miles from Clarksville and 160.6 miles from Gray.

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

The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.33 one way or $82.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Gray.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Gray. Straight-line distance: 271.37 mi (436.72 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gray

Gray is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4198300, -82.4765400
Altitude480
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Gray (-82.47654, 36.41983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.8 L · about $41.33
Round trip
$82.65
22.62 gal · 85.6 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $41.33 $82.65
Mid-grade $4.13 $46.68 $93.35
Premium $4.55 $51.42 $102.83
Diesel $5.88 $66.45 $132.89

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Gray, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 12:22:18, although it is 13:22:18 in Gray.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.