How far is Clarksville, TN from Morristown, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Morristown, TN is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
265.23 mi
05h 03m
Flight
227.15 mi
365.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.15 mi
Kilometers
365.57 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.23 mi
Kilometers
426.85 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 2:03 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
6:54 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
132.4 mi
02h 31m
To Morristown
132.8 mi
02h 31m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    816 ft · 22 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 · 31 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

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st North Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Henry Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Henry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
183 mi · 69%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 14%
Andrew Johnson Highway
26.4 mi · 10%
Asheville Highway
6.04 mi · 2%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 2%
West Broadway Boulevard
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
227.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 31m from Clarksville
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Clarksville and 132.8 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Morristown, 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 Morristown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 227.15 mi (365.57 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.43 L · about $35.30
Round trip
$70.59
18.72 gal · 70.86 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.30 $70.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.81 $79.62
Premium $4.65 $43.56 $87.12
Diesel $5.30 $49.65 $99.29

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 Morristown, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 01:45:38, although it is 02:45:38 in Morristown.

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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.