How far is Clarksville, TN from Piperton, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Piperton, TN is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Piperton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Piperton.
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Start on North 2nd Street
108 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1389 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Take the exit right
603 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive
2497 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Continue on State Highway 13
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 48
23.4 mi · 34 min · State Highway 48
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Turn left onto West College Street
101 m · 9 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
534 ft · 11 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Center Avenue
9.1 mi · 16 min · Center Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SR 48: Centerville
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
137.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 269, TN 385
3121 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 269 East, TN 385 East: Collierville
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 269 South: Collierville, Jackson, Mississippi
1501 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway
122 m · 5 sec · Paul W Barret Parkway
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Continue on Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Collierville, Piperton
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 57 East: Piperton
83 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right
1032 ft · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Piperton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 48
Merge slight left
138 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Partly Cloudy near Piperton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Piperton?
The road trip is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Clarksville and 99.4 miles from Piperton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Partly Cloudy near Piperton.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
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Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Piperton. Straight-line distance: 163.09 mi (262.46 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piperton
Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.0450900, -89.6217500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piperton (-89.62175, 35.04509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $3.77 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
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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