How far is Clarksville, TN from Red Boiling Springs, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.84 mi
02h 15m
Flight
83.8 mi
134.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.8 mi
Kilometers
134.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.84 mi
Kilometers
168.73 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Boiling Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-15T12:07
Arrive Red Boiling Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hendersonville
TN

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

From Clarksville
52.4 mi
01h 07m
To Red Boiling Springs
52.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Red Boiling Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Red Boiling Springs.

  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

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard

    1219 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    932 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Red River Road

    1863 ft · 34 sec · Red River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nashville Pike

    1055 ft · 25 sec · Nashville Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway

    17 mi · 22 min · West Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Red Boiling Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
34.4 mi · 33%
West Broadway
17 mi · 16%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15 mi · 14%
Old Hickory Boulevard
3.91 mi · 4%
I 65 North
3.21 mi · 3%
Long Hollow Pike
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Madison Street

Merge slight left

29.3 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendersonville
01h 07m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Partly Cloudy near Red Boiling Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Red Boiling Springs?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Hendersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Clarksville and 52.4 miles from Red Boiling Springs.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Partly Cloudy near Red Boiling Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Hendersonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hendersonville, 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 Hendersonville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

22 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Red Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 83.8 mi (134.87 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Red Boiling Springs

#2 Red Boiling Springs

City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,124
Coordinates36.5333900, -85.8499800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Red Boiling Springs (-85.84998, 36.53339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Red Boiling Springs. The current time is 12:07:40.

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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.