How far is Clarksville, TN from New Hope, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to New Hope, TN is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
96.91 mi
01h 58m
Flight
82.93 mi
133.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.93 mi
Kilometers
133.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.91 mi
Kilometers
155.96 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Berry Hill
TN

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

From Clarksville
48.5 mi
00h 59m
To New Hope
48.5 mi
00h 59m

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
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and New Hope.

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    30 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro

    1308 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Bragg Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · John Bragg Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bradyville Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Bradyville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    2876 ft · 2 min · Murfreesboro Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murfreesboro Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 40%
I 24 East
35.1 mi · 36%
John Bragg Highway
11.5 mi · 12%
South Rutherford Boulevard
3.81 mi · 4%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 2%
Bradyville Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Madison Street

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
00h 59m from Clarksville
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to New Hope?

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Clarksville and 48.5 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 82.93 mi (133.46 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 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,047
Coordinates35.8200700, -86.1602700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: New Hope (-86.16027, 35.82007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

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

There is no time difference between Clarksville and New Hope. The current time is 06:55:25.

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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.