How far is Clarksville, TN from Jacksboro, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Jacksboro, TN is about 230 miles (370.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.98 mi
04h 35m
Flight
177.07 mi
284.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.07 mi
Kilometers
284.96 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.98 mi
Kilometers
370.12 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksboro
Sat, Apr 11, 1:25 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-11T07:49
Arrive Jacksboro
Sat, Apr 11, 12:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Clarksville
114.9 mi
02h 17m
To Jacksboro
115.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway

  27. 27

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

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 42 sec · Paris Nance Road

  33. 33

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

    84 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
137 mi · 60%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 17%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 4%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 4%
Frost Bottom Road
7.17 mi · 3%
US 27
7.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

80.6 mi · 01h 27m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
177.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
02h 17m from Clarksville
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Jacksboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230 miles (370.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from Clarksville and 115.1 miles from Jacksboro.

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

The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Jacksboro. Straight-line distance: 177.07 mi (284.96 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Jacksboro

Human settlement in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3300800, -84.1838200
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Jacksboro (-84.18382, 36.33008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.72 L · about $30.62
Round trip
$61.24
16.24 gal · 61.44 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.62 $61.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.53 $69.07
Premium $4.65 $37.79 $75.58
Diesel $5.30 $43.07 $86.14

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Jacksboro, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 07:49:56, although it is 08:49:56 in Jacksboro.

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.