How far is Clarksville, TN from Greenbrier, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Greenbrier, TN is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
40.6 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.62 mi
50.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.62 mi
Kilometers
50.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.6 mi
Kilometers
65.34 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbrier
Tue, May 12, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Tue, May 12, 9:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Greenbrier
Tue, May 12, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Coopertown
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
20.3 mi
00h 28m
To Greenbrier
20.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Springfield, Ashland City

    1572 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Mount Zion Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Mount Zion Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Tom Austin Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tom Austin Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto William A Batson Parkway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · William A Batson Parkway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East College Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East College Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
18.3 mi · 45%
Mount Zion Road
3.85 mi · 9%
William A Batson Parkway
2.87 mi · 7%
Tom Austin Highway
1.8 mi · 4%
SR 49
0.36 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Madison Street

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 14m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopertown
00h 28m from Clarksville
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Greenbrier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 20.3 miles from Clarksville and 20.3 miles from Greenbrier.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Greenbrier.

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 Greenbrier. Straight-line distance: 31.62 mi (50.88 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 Greenbrier

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,745
Coordinates36.4275500, -86.8047200
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Greenbrier (-86.80472, 36.42755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Greenbrier. The current time is 19:26:19.

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.