How far is Clarksville, TN from Sevierville, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Sevierville, TN is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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
249.69 mi
04h 42m
Flight
216.6 mi
348.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.6 mi
Kilometers
348.59 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.69 mi
Kilometers
401.84 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sevierville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Sevierville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
7:36 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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
124.7 mi
02h 21m
To Sevierville
125 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    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 Sevierville.

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
177 mi · 71%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 15%
Chapman Highway
22.2 mi · 9%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.11 mi · 1%
Convention Center
0.86 mi
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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
216.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
02h 21m from Clarksville
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Sevierville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.7 miles from Clarksville and 125 miles from Sevierville.

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

The direct path is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.22 one way or $66.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Sevierville.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Sevierville. Straight-line distance: 216.6 mi (348.59 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Sevierville

Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA

Population18,426
Coordinates35.8681500, -83.5618400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Sevierville (-83.56184, 35.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.35 L · about $33.22
Round trip
$66.45
17.62 gal · 66.7 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.22 $66.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.47 $74.94
Premium $4.65 $41.00 $82.00
Diesel $5.30 $46.73 $93.46

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Sevierville, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 23:43:51, although it is 00:43:51 in Sevierville.

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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.