How far is Clarksville, TN from McKenzie, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to McKenzie, TN is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
94.42 mi
02h 21m
Flight
70.12 mi
112.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.12 mi
Kilometers
112.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.42 mi
Kilometers
151.96 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKenzie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive McKenzie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Waverly
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
47.2 mi
01h 10m
To McKenzie
47.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    108 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1389 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    603 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive

    2497 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Turn right

    21.7 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1015 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13

  10. 10

    Continue on North Church Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · North Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Court Square

    93 m · 6 sec · North Court Square

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.7 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Veterans Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Veterans Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old McKenzie Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old McKenzie Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
21 mi · 22%
South Veterans Drive
3.38 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.64 mi · 3%
South Riverside Drive
1.46 mi · 2%
Old McKenzie Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Cedar Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 10m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near McKenzie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Clarksville and 47.2 miles from McKenzie.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

63 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

92 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and McKenzie. Straight-line distance: 70.12 mi (112.84 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 McKenzie

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,303
Coordinates36.1325600, -88.5186600
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: McKenzie (-88.51866, 36.13256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.61 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.22 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 McKenzie. The current time is 00:22:49.

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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.