How far is Clarksville, TN from Sewanee, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Sewanee, TN is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.23 mi
02h 42m
Flight
122.01 mi
196.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.01 mi
Kilometers
196.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.23 mi
Kilometers
222.46 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewanee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Sewanee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jamestown
TN

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
69.1 mi
01h 21m
To Sewanee
69.1 mi
01h 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
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    83 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    993 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
88.1 mi · 64%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 28%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Sewanee Highway
1.78 mi · 1%
Sollace M Freeman Highway
1.48 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

83 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
01h 21m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Sewanee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Clarksville and 69.1 miles from Sewanee.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

39 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

107 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Sewanee. Straight-line distance: 122.01 mi (196.36 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Sewanee

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Tennessee

Population2,311
Coordinates35.2031400, -85.9210900
Altitude588
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Sewanee (-85.92109, 35.20314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 Sewanee. The current time is 23:06:58.

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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.