How far is Clarksville, TN from Kenton, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Kenton, TN is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Kenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Kenton.
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Start on North 2nd Street
42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
85 m · 13 sec · North 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
84 m · 10 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on Fort Campbell Boulevard
11.1 mi · 18 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
51.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Memphis
1149 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
146 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Troy
3021 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bethlehem Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bethlehem Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nailling Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Nailling Drive
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Turn left onto North Miles Street
115 m · 8 sec · North Miles Street
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Continue on South Miles Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Miles Avenue
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Turn right onto East Reelfoot Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Reelfoot Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
15.6 mi · 18 min · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
23 m · 3 sec · West Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Kenton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Fort Campbell Boulevard
Merge slight left
60 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Kenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Kenton?
The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Puryear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Clarksville and 77 miles from Kenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Kenton.
Stop Ideas Near Puryear
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puryear.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Kenton. Straight-line distance: 94.7 mi (152.41 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenton
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 36.2022900, -89.0122900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenton (-89.01229, 36.20229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.48 | $40.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.80 | $57.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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