How far is Clarksville, TN from Ridgely, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Ridgely, TN is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.43 mi
03h 33m
Flight
119.79 mi
192.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.79 mi
Kilometers
192.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.43 mi
Kilometers
277.5 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgely
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Ridgely
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Puryear
TN

Human settlement in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Clarksville
86.2 mi
01h 46m
To Ridgely
86.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Memphis

    1149 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin

    58 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    146 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1675 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lake Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 22

    19.5 mi · 29 min · State Route 22

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 21

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 21

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bluebank Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bluebank Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wynnburg Keefe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wynnburg Keefe Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Wynnburg-Keefe Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wynnburg-Keefe Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Wynnburg-Keefe Road

    3117 ft · 1 min · Wynnburg-Keefe Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Lower Wynnburg Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lower Wynnburg Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Route 78

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 78

  28. 28

    Continue on Headden Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Headden Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    2754 ft · 1 min · Poplar Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    64 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    47 m · 10 sec · Depot Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    19 m · 4 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Campbell Boulevard
124 mi · 72%
State Route 22
19.5 mi · 11%
Martin
12.8 mi · 7%
State Route 78
3.86 mi · 2%
State Route 21
2.09 mi · 1%
Lake Drive
1.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fort Campbell Boulevard

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
119.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Puryear
01h 46m from Clarksville
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Ridgely.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Puryear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Clarksville and 86.2 miles from Ridgely.

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

The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Puryear

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

50 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Paducah, KY

71 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

87 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

91 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Ridgely. Straight-line distance: 119.79 mi (192.78 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Ridgely

Town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,604
Coordinates36.2634000, -89.4878500
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Ridgely (-89.48785, 36.2634)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.03 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.86
12.16 gal · 46.06 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.93 $45.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.86 $51.72
Premium $4.65 $28.30 $56.59
Diesel $5.30 $32.25 $64.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Ridgely. The current time is 02:47:28.

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.