How far is Clarksville, TN from Sale Creek, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Sale Creek, TN is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Sale Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Sale Creek.
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Start on North 2nd Street
816 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
931 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
30 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro
1308 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
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Turn right onto John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
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Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Patterson Road
7 m · 1 sec · Patterson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Patterson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Sale Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Madison Street
Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Clear leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Sale Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Sale Creek?
The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Clarksville and 89.5 miles from Sale Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Sale Creek, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Sale Creek.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
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 New Hope.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Sale Creek. Straight-line distance: 148.76 mi (239.4 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sale Creek
Sale Creek is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3822900, -85.1088400 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sale Creek (-85.10884, 35.38229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $3.68 | $23.23 | $46.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $26.19 | $52.37 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
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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