How far is Clarksville, TN from Lynchburg, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Lynchburg, TN is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Lynchburg.
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Start on North 2nd Street
816 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
931 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
29.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
3033 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway
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Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route
6.3 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on North Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Lane Street
146 m · 8 sec · East Lane Street
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2663 ft · 47 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on South Brittain Street
1623 ft · 29 sec · South Brittain Street
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Turn left onto Kingree Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Kingree Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lynchburg Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Highway
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Turn left onto Hiles Street
23 m · 2 sec · Hiles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hiles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Lynchburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
La Vergne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Clarksville and 59.2 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near La Vergne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 102.27 mi (164.59 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynchburg
Lynchburg is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2831400, -86.3741600 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynchburg (-86.37416, 35.28314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $3.90 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $19.96 | $39.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
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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