How far is Clarksville, TN from Lebanon, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Lebanon, TN is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
76.39 mi
01h 31m
Flight
63.45 mi
102.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.45 mi
Kilometers
102.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.39 mi
Kilometers
122.94 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-19T04:03
Arrive Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
38.2 mi
00h 45m
To Lebanon
38.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Lebanon, Hartsville

    762 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    627 ft · 20 sec · Murfreesboro Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Cumberland Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Cumberland Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tennessee Boulevard

    109 m · 15 sec · Tennessee Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South College Street

    2891 ft · 1 min · South College Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    110 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    20 m · 1 sec · Public Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 50%
I 40 East
26.9 mi · 35%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 7%
South Cumberland Street
1.24 mi · 2%
South College Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Madison Street

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodlettsville
00h 45m from Clarksville
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 38.2 miles from Clarksville and 38.2 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.

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 Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 63.45 mi (102.12 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Lebanon

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

Population30,262
Coordinates36.2081100, -86.2911000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Lebanon (-86.2911, 36.20811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.2 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.4 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Lebanon. The current time is 04:03:29.

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.