How far is Clarksville, TN from Newbern, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Newbern, TN is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
166.85 mi
03h 14m
Flight
109.75 mi
176.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.75 mi
Kilometers
176.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.85 mi
Kilometers
268.52 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newbern
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-23T01:47
Arrive Newbern
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 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
Puryear
TN

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

From Clarksville
83.4 mi
01h 37m
To Newbern
83.5 mi
01h 37m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    85 m · 13 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    84 m · 10 sec · College Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Campbell Boulevard

    11.1 mi · 18 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Memphis

    1149 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin

    58 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    146 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    43 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Reelfoot Boulevard

    22.4 mi · 27 min · West Reelfoot Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 77 East: Newbern, Yorkville

    2603 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 77

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3228 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    18 m · 4 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 Newbern.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Campbell Boulevard
124 mi · 74%
West Reelfoot Boulevard
22.4 mi · 13%
Martin
15.4 mi · 9%
Providence Boulevard
1.62 mi · 1%
State Highway 77
1.4 mi · 1%
North 2nd Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fort Campbell Boulevard

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 04m

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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Puryear
01h 37m from Clarksville
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Newbern.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Puryear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from Clarksville and 83.5 miles from Newbern.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Newbern.

Stop Ideas Near Puryear

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

50 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Paducah, KY

71 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

87 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

91 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Newbern. Straight-line distance: 109.75 mi (176.62 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Newbern

Town in Dyer County, Tennessee

Population3,230
Coordinates36.1128500, -89.2617400
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Newbern (-89.26174, 36.11285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.29 L · about $22.21
Round trip
$44.42
11.78 gal · 44.58 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.21 $44.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.05 $50.10
Premium $4.65 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.30 $31.24 $62.48

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 Newbern. The current time is 01:47:45.

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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.