How far is Clarksville, TN from Martin, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Martin, TN is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
136.2 mi
02h 41m
Flight
83.87 mi
134.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.87 mi
Kilometers
134.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.2 mi
Kilometers
219.2 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Martin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Puryear
TN

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

From Clarksville
68.1 mi
01h 20m
To Martin
68.1 mi
01h 20m

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
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    85 m · 13 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

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

    84 m · 10 sec · College Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Campbell Boulevard

    11.1 mi · 18 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fulgham Road

    136 m · 14 sec · Fulgham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Kentucky Avenue

    2538 ft · 51 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Highland Drive

    16 m · 1 sec · North Highland Drive

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Mayfield Road

    153 m · 10 sec · Mayfield Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin L King Jr Drive

    1351 ft · 29 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1083 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Lake Street

    897 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Commercial Avenue

    136 m · 9 sec · Commercial Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway Street

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lindell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Campbell Boulevard
121 mi · 89%
Broadway Street
11.1 mi · 8%
Providence Boulevard
1.62 mi · 1%
North 2nd Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Kentucky Avenue
0.48 mi
Martin L King Jr Drive
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Puryear
01h 20m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Martin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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 68.1 miles from Clarksville and 68.1 miles from Martin.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Puryear

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

50 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Paducah, KY

71 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

87 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

91 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Martin. Straight-line distance: 83.87 mi (134.97 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Martin

City in Tennessee, USA

Population10,567
Coordinates36.3434000, -88.8503400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Martin (-88.85034, 36.3434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

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

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Martin. The current time is 23:06:37.

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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.