How far is Clarksville, TN from Rogersville, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Rogersville, TN is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.08 mi
05h 28m
Flight
242.06 mi
389.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.06 mi
Kilometers
389.55 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.08 mi
Kilometers
465.23 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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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 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-15T04:01
Arrive Rogersville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 2:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:04 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
144.3 mi
02h 44m
To Rogersville
144.7 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Rogersville Bypass

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    59 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sneedville Pike

    582 ft · 17 sec · Sneedville Pike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    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 Rogersville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
181 mi · 63%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 13%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 10%
Lee Highway
27.1 mi · 9%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 2%
Appalachian Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 44m from Clarksville
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksville and Mostly Clear near Rogersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Clarksville and 144.7 miles from Rogersville.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksville and Mostly Clear near Rogersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 242.06 mi (389.55 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Rogersville

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,364
Coordinates36.4073200, -83.0054400
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Rogersville (-83.00544, 36.40732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.61 L · about $38.46
Round trip
$76.93
20.4 gal · 77.22 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.46 $76.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.38 $86.76
Premium $4.65 $47.47 $94.94
Diesel $5.30 $54.10 $108.20

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Rogersville, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 04:01:09, although it is 05:01:09 in Rogersville.

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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.