How far is Clarksville, TN from Loudon, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Loudon, TN is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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
215.82 mi
04h 06m
Flight
177.59 mi
285.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.59 mi
Kilometers
285.8 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.82 mi
Kilometers
347.33 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loudon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Loudon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
8:46 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

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Clarksville
107.8 mi
02h 03m
To Loudon
108.1 mi
02h 03m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    947 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 324: Sugar Limb Road

    2052 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hotchkiss Valley Road East

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hotchkiss Valley Road East

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lee Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2646 ft · 45 sec · Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    581 ft · 16 sec · Mulberry Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Blair Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Blair Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blair Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
153 mi · 71%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 18%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 2%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
4.57 mi · 2%
I 75 South
4.43 mi · 2%
Hotchkiss Valley Road East
2.31 mi · 1%
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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
177.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
02h 03m from Clarksville
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Loudon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 107.8 miles from Clarksville and 108.1 miles from Loudon.

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

The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Loudon. Straight-line distance: 177.59 mi (285.8 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Loudon

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

Population6,009
Coordinates35.7328500, -84.3338100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Loudon (-84.33381, 35.73285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.83 L · about $28.74
Round trip
$57.47
15.24 gal · 57.66 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.74 $57.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $4.65 $35.46 $70.93
Diesel $5.30 $40.42 $80.83

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Loudon, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 23:42:40, although it is 00:42:40 in Loudon.

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.