How far is Clarksville, TN from Hartsville, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Hartsville, TN is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
80.41 mi
01h 43m
Flight
66.94 mi
107.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.94 mi
Kilometers
107.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.41 mi
Kilometers
129.41 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartsville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Hartsville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Goodlettsville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Clarksville
40.1 mi
00h 51m
To Hartsville
40.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    932 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Red River Road

    2026 ft · 36 sec · Red River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hartsville Pike

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Hartsville Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on West McMurry Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West McMurry Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
34.4 mi · 43%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 19%
Hartsville Pike
13.8 mi · 17%
Old Hickory Boulevard
3.91 mi · 5%
I 65 North
3.21 mi · 4%
West McMurry Boulevard
2.23 mi · 3%
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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodlettsville
00h 51m from Clarksville
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Hartsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Goodlettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Clarksville and 40.3 miles from Hartsville.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Hartsville.

Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

20 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

63 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Hartsville. Straight-line distance: 66.94 mi (107.73 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 Hartsville

Town in Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,435
Coordinates36.3908800, -86.1672100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Hartsville (-86.16721, 36.39088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.74 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.42
5.68 gal · 21.48 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.71 $21.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.08 $24.16
Premium $4.65 $13.22 $26.43
Diesel $5.30 $15.06 $30.13

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 Hartsville. The current time is 22:02:32.

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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.