How far is Clarksville, TN from Smithville, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Smithville, TN is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
109.98 mi
02h 20m
Flight
94.66 mi
152.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.66 mi
Kilometers
152.34 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.98 mi
Kilometers
177 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Smithville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Green Hill
TN

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

From Clarksville
54.9 mi
01h 10m
To Smithville
55.1 mi
01h 10m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.7 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Watertown

    1235 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Sparta Pike

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Sparta Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    12.9 mi · 20 min · Nashville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Nashville Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Old Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    2074 ft · 35 sec · Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Nashville Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Mountain Street

    1127 ft · 51 sec · South Mountain Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    605 ft · 27 sec · West Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 35%
I 40 East
28.7 mi · 26%
Sparta Pike
15.2 mi · 14%
Nashville Highway
13.3 mi · 12%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 5%
Old Nashville Highway
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Hill
01h 10m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Smithville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Green Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Clarksville and 55.1 miles from Smithville.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Green Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

22 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

81 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Smithville. Straight-line distance: 94.66 mi (152.34 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 Smithville

City in Tennessee

Population4,978
Coordinates35.9606200, -85.8141500
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Smithville (-85.81415, 35.96062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.69 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.38 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 Smithville. The current time is 21:53:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.