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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland 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 Mount Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Mount Carmel.
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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
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
119 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike
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Continue on Lee Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lee Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on Lee Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto Englewood Avenue
1440 ft · 1 min · Englewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
148 m · 21 sec · Cherry Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
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93.2 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Carmel
Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 5,425 |
| Coordinates | 36.5453800, -82.6609900 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Carmel (-82.66099, 36.54538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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