How far is Clarksville, TN from Pulaski, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Pulaski, TN is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Pulaski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Pulaski.
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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 right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
60 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 31A
941 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Lewisburg Highway
10.6 mi · 16 min · Lewisburg Highway
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Continue on East Grigsby Street
2909 ft · 55 sec · East Grigsby Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Street
1266 ft · 24 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1474 ft · 29 sec · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Pulaski.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Continue straight
60 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Pulaski.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Pulaski?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brentwood Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Clarksville and 60.2 miles from Pulaski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Pulaski.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates
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 Brentwood Estates.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 93.72 mi (150.82 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pulaski
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,524 |
| Coordinates | 35.1998000, -87.0308400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pulaski (-87.03084, 35.1998)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.03 | $32.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
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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