How far is Clarksville, TN from Oak Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Oak Hill, TN is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
344.73 mi
06h 37m
Flight
286.84 mi
461.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.84 mi
Kilometers
461.63 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.73 mi
Kilometers
554.79 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-19T05:53
Arrive Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:38 PM to 3:08 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Crab Orchard
TN

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

From Clarksville
172.2 mi
03h 18m
To Oak Hill
172.6 mi
03h 18m

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
58°F
Sunday

Chance 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 Oak Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Oak Hill.

  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

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    1081 ft · 24 sec · University Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway

    1139 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Milligan Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Milligan Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Okolona Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Okolona Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Laurels Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Laurels Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Dry Creek Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Dry Creek Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Rittertown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Browns Branch Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Browns Branch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 61%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 16%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 11%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.2 mi · 4%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 1%
Laurels Road
3.85 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
286.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
03h 18m from Clarksville
Leave By
10:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Oak Hill?

The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.2 miles from Clarksville and 172.6 miles from Oak Hill.

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

The direct path is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.89 one way or $91.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Oak Hill, 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 Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 286.84 mi (461.63 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Oak Hill

#2 Oak Hill

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,432
Coordinates36.2348300, -82.2151300
Altitude792
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Oak Hill (-82.21513, 36.23483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.17 gal
46.05 L · about $45.89
Round trip
$91.79
24.34 gal · 92.1 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.3 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.89 $91.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.76 $103.52
Premium $4.65 $56.64 $113.28
Diesel $5.30 $64.55 $129.10

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 Oak Hill, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 05:53:13, although it is 06:53:13 in Oak Hill.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.