How far is Clarksville, TN from Richmond, IN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Richmond, IN is about 345.6 miles (556.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.58 mi
06h 36m
Flight
264.44 mi
425.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.44 mi
Kilometers
425.58 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.58 mi
Kilometers
556.15 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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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 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Tue, Apr 21, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Tue, Apr 21, 7:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-21T06:33
Arrive Richmond
Tue, Apr 21, 1:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montgomery
IN

Town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

From Clarksville
172.8 mi
03h 18m
To Richmond
172.8 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville

    2485 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North

    1008 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    171.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way

    2610 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North D Street

    2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chester Boulevard

    46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
177 mi · 51%
I 169 North
86.4 mi · 25%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
58.9 mi · 17%
Fort Campbell Boulevard
15.7 mi · 5%
Williamsburg Pike
1.82 mi · 1%
Providence Boulevard
1.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.1 mi
264.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
03h 18m from Clarksville
Leave By
10:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 345.6 miles (556.2 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.8 miles from Clarksville and 172.8 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.97 one way or $91.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Richmond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

89 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 264.44 mi (425.58 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Richmond (-84.89024, 39.82894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.19 gal
46.16 L · about $45.97
Round trip
$91.94
24.38 gal · 92.32 L
Estimated CO2
108.3 kg one way
Round trip: 216.7 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.97 $91.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.84 $103.69
Premium $4.65 $56.73 $113.46
Diesel $5.30 $64.66 $129.31

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 21, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Richmond, IN. The current time in Clarksville is 06:33:53, although it is 07:33:53 in Richmond.

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.