How far is Clarksville, TN from Mount Carmel, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Mount Carmel, TN is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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
311.46 mi
05h 54m
Flight
260.81 mi
419.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.81 mi
Kilometers
419.73 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.46 mi
Kilometers
501.25 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:54 PM to 2:54 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
5:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
155.5 mi
02h 57m
To Mount Carmel
155.9 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Mount Carmel.

  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

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on Lee Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Englewood Avenue

    1440 ft · 1 min · Englewood Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    148 m · 21 sec · Cherry Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
181 mi · 58%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 12%
Lee Highway
36.7 mi · 12%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 9%
Rogersville Bypass
14.1 mi · 5%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 2%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
260.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 57m from Clarksville
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Mount Carmel?

The road trip is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Clarksville and 155.9 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.44 one way or $82.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 260.81 mi (419.73 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,425
Coordinates36.5453800, -82.6609900
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Mount Carmel (-82.66099, 36.54538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.6 L · about $41.44
Round trip
$82.89
21.98 gal · 83.2 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.44 $82.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.74 $93.48
Premium $4.65 $51.15 $102.29
Diesel $5.30 $58.29 $116.58

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Mount Carmel, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 06:54:28, although it is 07:54:28 in Mount Carmel.

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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.