How far is Clarksville, TN from Obion, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Obion, TN is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
153.39 mi
03h 01m
Flight
103.61 mi
166.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.61 mi
Kilometers
166.74 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.39 mi
Kilometers
246.85 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Obion
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Wed, May 13, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-12T19:16
Arrive Obion
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
76.7 mi
01h 30m
To Obion
76.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 10 min · West Reelfoot Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old State Route 3

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old State Route 3

  19. 19

    Continue on Davis Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Davis Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 7th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 7th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    39 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Campbell Boulevard
124 mi · 81%
Martin
15.4 mi · 10%
West Reelfoot Boulevard
6.46 mi · 4%
Davis Highway
1.74 mi · 1%
Old State Route 3
1.64 mi · 1%
Providence Boulevard
1.62 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Puryear
01h 30m from Clarksville
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Obion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 76.7 miles from Clarksville and 76.7 miles from Obion.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Obion.

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 Obion. Straight-line distance: 103.61 mi (166.74 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Obion

City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,043
Coordinates36.2589600, -89.1917400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Obion (-89.19174, 36.25896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.49 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.82 gal · 40.98 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.01 $46.02
Premium $4.65 $25.18 $50.36
Diesel $5.30 $28.69 $57.39

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Obion. The current time is 19:16:35.

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.