How far is Clarksville, TN from Pikeville, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Pikeville, TN is about 175 miles (281.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson 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 Pikeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Pikeville.
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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
77.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 111: Livingston, Sparta
1461 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
18.6 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spencer Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Spencer Highway
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Turn left onto Cane Creek-Cummingsville Road
7.3 mi · 12 min · Cane Creek-Cummingsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.2 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
615 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Pikeville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
77.4 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Pikeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Pikeville?
The road trip is about 175 miles (281.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Clarksville and 87.7 miles from Pikeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Pikeville.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Pikeville. Straight-line distance: 137.01 mi (220.5 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pikeville
City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 35.6056200, -85.1888500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pikeville (-85.18885, 35.60562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.90 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $26.98 | $53.95 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $29.50 | $59.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $37.09 | $74.18 |
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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