How far is Clarksville, TN from Rutherford, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Rutherford, TN is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Rutherford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Rutherford.
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Start on North 2nd Street
42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
85 m · 13 sec · North 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
84 m · 10 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on Fort Campbell Boulevard
11.1 mi · 18 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
51.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Memphis
1149 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
146 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Troy
3021 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bethlehem Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bethlehem Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nailling Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Nailling Drive
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Turn left onto North Miles Street
115 m · 8 sec · North Miles Street
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Continue on South Miles Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Miles Avenue
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Turn right onto East Reelfoot Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Reelfoot Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
16.6 mi · 19 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Rutherford Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rutherford Highway
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Continue on Kenton Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Kenton Highway
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Turn left onto Northerns Chapel Road
138 m · 10 sec · Northerns Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kenton Highway
853 ft · 17 sec · Kenton Highway
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Continue on North Trenton Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Trenton Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
32 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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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 Rutherford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Clarksville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rutherford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Rutherford?
The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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 79.7 miles from Clarksville and 79.7 miles from Rutherford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clarksville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rutherford.
Stop Ideas Near Puryear
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 Puryear.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Rutherford. Straight-line distance: 94.7 mi (152.41 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rutherford
County in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 36.1275700, -88.9859000 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutherford (-88.9859, 36.12757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
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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